Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Tickets and Licenses
References
Timeline
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Dennis Collett

Toowoomba,QLD

Summary

I have significant experience in various labouring and operating positions within a variety of site roles including construction, Drilling, Concreting and general Labouring.

Safe driver and equipment operator with excellent communication skills and 7 years of related experience.

Versatile at working in team-based environment to complete challenging work in different weather conditions. Willing to take on any task to support team needs. Deadline driven Machine operator with 7 years experience in a fast pace environment. Great attention to detail and organisation skills.

Team-minded and safety-driven individual promoting strong work ethic.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Tunneller

Future Generation Joint Venture
02.2022 - Current
  • Rockbolter- Install Primary and secondary support bolts 2.5m-10m long.
  • Probe bore
  • Airleg Niches
  • Install steel beams and sets
  • Offside jumbo, Bolter ,Shot Crete rigs
  • Install and reclaim services at the face to keep production moving forward.
  • Pre start and Operate variety of equipment Moxy, Excavator,Ewp,Skid steer/Bob cat.
  • Muck out areas for access
  • General tunnel works

Tunneller

Lendlease/Acciona Westconnex
09.2020 - 12.2021

Excavation

  • Offside Road Headers, Bolters,Shot Crete rigs
  • Install and reclaim services at the face to keep production moving forward.
  • Pre start and Operate variety of equipment Moxy, Excavator,Ewp,Skid steer/Bob cat.
  • Muck out areas for access

Final lining

  • Offside shot Crete rigs and bolters.
  • Hand install bolts and grout bolts
  • Install strip drains/Matt’s
  • Install and reclaim all services and
  • Use variety of hand powered tools.
  • Prep areas for shot Crete and bolting works including install of mesh, depth pins, string lines, dropping and lifting services, checking all strip drains/Matt’s are completed and terminated, bolts are drilled, installed and grouted.
  • Pre start and operate a variety of equipment Moxy, Excavator, Ewp, Skidster/Bobcat cat

Asphalt/No Fines Concrete(NFC) Labourer/Operator

Colas Qld/Nsw, Needham Roads Qld/Nsw
06.2017 - 09.2020
  • Spread asphalt, NFC and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
  • Transported, organized and fetched materials throughout each shift.
  • Operated paving, milling, rolling and loading machines to complete projects on schedule.
  • Directed team members to keep work moving smoothly and meet challenging project timelines.
  • Monitored material flow and adjusted machinery settings to maintain consistent flow.
  • Operated company vehicles to collect asphalt /NFC and delivered to worksites.
  • Worked on driveways, roads, parking lots and other projects.
  • Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
  • Unpacked and assembled all new merchandise using variety of power tools.
  • Performed basic machine set up.
  • Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
  • Read work orders to prepare for machine setup.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Traveled and worked at various location when required.
  • Worked on various projects throughout Australia. (Queensland, New south wales)
  • Operate equipment such as paver, screed, skidsteer/bobcat, multi tyre, profiler, trucks
  • Profiler operate/levels (w350, w500, w1500, w210)
  • Float all equipment to different sites/locations.
  • Add and operate different leveling systems to various pavers (mini lines, pave set,Leica ,screed attachments)
  • Skidsteer/Bobcat operations (4n1 buckets, sweeping, loading trucks)

Profiler Operator

West Coast Profilers
10.2014 - 05.2017
  • Training/Supervising employees to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Regular training to further  my skills and knowledge. 
  • Monitoring and maintaining records of trainees hours and time sheets. 
  • Site Visits with clients reviewing jobs.
  • maintaining positive relationships with all customers.
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris. 
  • Filling out daily pre-starts on all vehicles and machines.
  • Informed supervisors when machines needed major servicing. 
  • Followed company  Procedures to maintain work environment in a safe, neat and orderly condition. 
  • monitor inventory and report items to be re-stocked for each job.
  • maintain necessary level of communication between shifts.
  • Monitored machine operations and diagnosed malfunctions.
  • Maintained documentation for areas.
  • Communicate operational Issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
  • Reviewed  job details and assigned duties to workers based upon their skill sets and experience.
  • Collaborate with teams and departments to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organisation operations.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Worked on various project through out WA
  • Worked and travelled to various locations for different periods of time when requested.
  • General truck driving/operations
  • float profilers and bobcats to various sites/locations.
  • Skidsteer/Bobcat operations (4n1 buckets,sweepping,loading trucks) 
  • Profiler operations/levels (w350, w500, w1000, w1500, w2000, w210)

Directional Driller / Offsider

JKA Excavation
01.2013 - 10.2014
  • Reading plans  / DBYD and locating, tracking live assets underground. 
  • Assisted Driller in purchasing all job-related equipment and made recommendations for tools.
  • Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
  • Ensuring Pre starts on vehicles and equipment are done daily.
  • Attended weekly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools.
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
  • Performed basic machine set up.
  • Filling out JRA , JSA, SWIMS. 
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
  • Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
  • Operated Excavator and Skidsteers

Laborer

Access Technology
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Worked with speed and accuracy to consistently meet production standards.
  • Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • Handled power  tools , construction tools and machinery to effectively complete given task.
  • Used required tools to complete jobs, including hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices.
  • Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
  • Interpreted orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
  • Assuring best practice health and safety Standards 
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ruapehu College
Ohakune, Manawatu-Wanganui
11.2011

Skills


  • Safety and compliance
  • Equipment operation
  • Extremely quick learner
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Self motivated
  • Data entry
  • Reliable
  • Extremely organised
  • Works well individually and within a team

Accomplishments

Kwinana Freeway upgrades, WA

Mitchell Freeway upgrades and widening, WA

Northlink Upgrade, WA

Gateway Project, WA

Perth Airport Upgrades

Pacifico Highway project bypass, NSW

Pacific Complete, NSW

Toowoomba second Range crossing, QLD

Westconnex,Nsw (Current)

Tickets and Licenses

HC truck licence

white/blue card

Senior First aid and cpr

Working at height

Skidsteer/Bobcat

Road profiler

E.W.P

Excavator

Articulated haul truck

References

Future Generations 

Jimmy Eades-Shiftboss

0405662227

Feki  Latuselu-leading hand

0405631795

Lendlease/Acciona

Quinn Unahi-Tunnel Foreman

Quinn.unahi@m4-m5linktunnels.com.au

0425011277

Colas Queensland

Lee Whitehead-Project Manager

0474 000 314

John Chand- Supervisor

0419 961 962

Needham Roads

Karn Williamson-Foreman

0459 087 048

Westcoast Profilers

Daren Marriott- Foreman

0457 771 820

Andre kata- Foreman

0497 391 977

Jason Linton-Manager

0427 922 143

Client References

Jason Hinds-BGC Supervisor

0428 830 024

Micheal Haggis-Downer Supervisor

0428 893 425

JKA Excavations

Brett Serb- Supervisor

0488 990 149

Timeline

Tunneller

Future Generation Joint Venture
02.2022 - Current

Tunneller

Lendlease/Acciona Westconnex
09.2020 - 12.2021

Asphalt/No Fines Concrete(NFC) Labourer/Operator

Colas Qld/Nsw, Needham Roads Qld/Nsw
06.2017 - 09.2020

Profiler Operator

West Coast Profilers
10.2014 - 05.2017

Directional Driller / Offsider

JKA Excavation
01.2013 - 10.2014

Laborer

Access Technology
01.2012 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Ruapehu College
Dennis Collett