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David Riley

Nevertire

Summary

Experienced Bulldozer Operator and Farm Machinery Operator with more than 30 years of experience working on rural properties, farms and land development projects. Skilled in land clearing, dam construction, fence line maintenance, firebreak creation, road grading, and general earthmoving. Strong knowledge of machinery maintenance, workplace safety, and working independently in remote locations. Reliable, hardworking, and committed to completing jobs efficiently and safely.

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Work History

Grader Operator

J. McCutcheon
Trangie
2025 - 2026

Tasks included:

  • Leveling uneven terrain and filled depressions with blade and rippers to establish safe access tracks for heavy machinery and stock.
  • Maintaining elevated road centers (crowned profiles) to direct water runoff into table drains, preventing pooling and pothole formation.
  • Shaping roads and maintaining wide, flat-bottomed channels to shed water effectively without causing soil erosion.
  • Cleaning and lubricating parts of the grader to maintain optimal performance levels.
  • Adjusting machine settings to ensure proper grade levels were achieved.

Digger Operator

Various
Nevertire
2025 - 2026

Tasks included:

  • Excavating drainage channels and cleared silt and weeds from existing channels to prevent waterlogging.
  • Shaping, reinforcing, and repairing dams and water reservoirs to maintain structural integrity and water management.
  • Digging flat, level trenches, pads for new farm sheds, water tanks and livestock structures.

Truck Driver

JMD Bulk Haulage
Warren
2020 - 2025

Tasks included:

  • Driving road trains up to triples for efficient freight transportation
  • Handling end tippers, side tippers, drop decks for diverse transport needs
  • Operating 972m loader to facilitate loading and unloading processes

Bulldozer Operator

Owner/Operator
Warren and surrounding districts
2010 - 2020

Tasks included:

  • Proficiency in cutting, spreading, and grading on uneven, rocky, or muddy surfaces.
  • Applying knowledge of soil types, compaction, water runoff, and erosion control to construct reliable dams, fire breaks, and access roads.
  • Selecting and swapping out attachments like rippers, winches, and root rakes for land clearing or track maintenance.
  • ability to diagnose and repair minor hydraulic leaks, replace cutting edges, and track tensions without a mechanic on-site.
  • Executing repairs on snapped equipment chains, patched buckets, and built custom guards to ensure operational readiness.
  • Performing daily greasing, checked fluid levels, and cleaned equipment thoroughly.
  • Planning how to safely transport the bulldozer (e.g., loading/unloading flatbed trailers, securing wide loads, route planning)
  • Coordinating schedules, managed contracts, and communicating with clients to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.

Grazier/Earthmoving Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

Various
Warren and surrounding districts
1998 - 2010

Tasks included:

  • Proficiently operating controls (joysticks, pedals) for excavators, bulldozers, graders, and skid-steers to excavate, trench, level, and compact earth
  • Maintaining dirt access roads, grading paddock tracks, and excavating dams to ensure effective erosion control.
  • Constructing and repairing boundary fencing and water troughs to enhance livestock management and property functionality.
  • Estimating safe weight loads and securing materials to prevent loss or damage during transport.

Bulldozer Operator

S. McCalman
Warren District
1993 - 1998

Tasks included:

  • Operating D8 and D9 Bulldozer
  • Establishing irrigation infrastructure for improved water management
  • Installing sinking ground tanks to enhance water supply
  • Performing cutterbarring for land preparation
  • Conducting timber clearing for land development

Truck Driver

Various
Central NSW
1986 - 1993

Tasks included:

  • Maneuvering large, shifting loads over unsealed roads, highways, and in unpredictable weather to ensure safe transport.
  • Expertise in load distribution, strapping, tarping, and operating loading equipment
  • Adhering to transport regulations and fatigue management laws while accurately completing work diaries/logbooks.
  • Operating stock crates while balancing and segregating animals to prevent injury during transit.

Heavy Machinery Operator

W I Hunter
Nevertire
1981 - 1986

Tasks included:

  • Operating a variety of heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, graders, loaders, and scrapers.
  • Excavating earth and materials using dozer blades and bucket attachments
  • Leveling ground surfaces by cutting away excess material or filling in low areas with additional soil or aggregate materials.
  • Executing loading and unloading of materials using forklifts and other heavy equipment
  • Conducting pre-operational checks on machines prior to use in order to detect any malfunctions or damages
  • Performing routine maintenance on heavy machinery, enhancing operational efficiency and preventing breakdowns.

Skills

  • Grader operation
  • Grading techniques
  • Site grading
  • Excavation expertise
  • Soil compaction
  • Excavator operation
  • Bulldozer operation
  • Earthmoving techniques
  • Site preparation
  • Trench digging
  • Land clearing
  • Excavate channels and dams
  • Material handling
  • Equipment maintenance

Certification

  • Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence
  • General Construction Induction
  • RIIMPO320E Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations
  • RIIMPO323E Conduct Civil Construction Dozer Operations
  • RIIMPO324F Conduct Civil Construction Grader Operations

Timeline

Grader Operator

J. McCutcheon
2025 - 2026

Digger Operator

Various
2025 - 2026

Truck Driver

JMD Bulk Haulage
2020 - 2025

Bulldozer Operator

Owner/Operator
2010 - 2020

Grazier/Earthmoving Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

Various
1998 - 2010

Bulldozer Operator

S. McCalman
1993 - 1998

Truck Driver

Various
1986 - 1993

Heavy Machinery Operator

W I Hunter
1981 - 1986
David Riley