David Riley

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.