DEXTER GUPPY
Bunbury,Australia
Summary
Having had work experience across varying industries, I have expansive general knowledge and skills that give me the potential to be a valued employee. I am hopeful to find a role that is suited to my skills and supports my professional development in an educational and encouraging environment. Having a number of sporting achievements, including representing WA in state soccer, captaining teams and being awarded MVP- I have learned the importance of teamwork, dedication and developed strong leadership skills which I believe is transferable to the workplace. I warmly welcome you to contact me and discuss my application in further detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Geotechnical Laboratory Services
01.2023 - Current
- Crushing and compacting materials including MDD, SMDD, HILFS
- Moisture density testing
- Analysing data
- Completed housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe workspace
- Maintaining OHS and using PPE as appropriate
Work Experience | Fitting and Machining
Orontide
01.2022 - Current
- Assisting tradesmen with tasks as required
- Use of lathes and other machining equipment
- Tightening of nuts and bolts
- Following direction
- Oversaw tradesmen maintain and repair mechanical plant machinery and equipment, to gain knowledge of the industry
- Witnessed use of precision measuring instruments to check parts for accuracy and fit
- Completed housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe workspace
Concrete Labourer
Apex Concreter
01.2021 - Current
- Assisting with installing and removing formwork
- Manually transporting wheelbarrows of concrete
- Cleaning of tools and equipment
- High-pressure hosing exposed aggregate
Work Experience | Heavy Duty Mechanics
T&M Heavy Mechanical And Site Services
01.2021 - Current
- Completed 11 hour days, 3 days per week over the course of a month
- Assisting tradesmen as they worked on transport, mining and forestry equipment maintenance and repairs
- Completed oil changes
- Cleaning of vehicles
- Safe handling of tools and equipment
Concrete Construction Laborer
Roc-solid Concrete
Bunbury, WA
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Mixed, poured and finished concrete using hand tools such as shovels and trowels.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials from trucks to job site.
- Demolished existing structures with sledgehammers and other power tools.
- Assisted in the installation of formwork for pouring concrete.
- Laid out foundations for footings, walls or slabs according to blueprints.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on all equipment used at the job site.
- Repaired damaged forms prior to pouring concrete, as needed.
- Transported heavy objects around the work area with wheelbarrows or dollies.
- Installed reinforcing steel bars in preparation for concrete pour.
- Cleaned up debris from demolition sites and removed waste material from job sites.
- Leveled dirt and gravel in order to prepare surfaces for new construction projects.
- Used laser levels or transit levels to ensure accuracy when setting forms for pours.
- Checked grade stakes and string lines during layout process before pouring concrete.
- Utilized a range of hand tools such as rakes, hoes and shovels in order to spread concrete mix evenly.
- Tamped down soil beneath footings in order to create an even surface prior to pouring.
- Monitored weather conditions throughout the day in order to adjust working schedule accordingly.
- Inspected completed work for any defects or flaws that need correcting before finalizing project.
- Performed routine maintenance on all equipment used during each shift.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
Trade Assistant
PSA Construction
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assist skilled tradespeople with their duties on construction sites
- Prepare, clean, and maintain work areas, ensuring they are safe and free of hazards
- Transport materials, tools, and equipment to and from work areas, including loading and unloading
- Measure and cut building materials to specified sizes, under supervision
- Dig trenches, backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction
- Mix, pour, and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials
- Follow safety protocols to operate machinery and hand tools
Education
Gain access to Training and Education -
South Regional TAFE
11.2024
Bunbury Senior Highschool -
01.2021
Skills
- CA Class Drivers License (P)
- White Card
- Licence to perform Dogging and Basic Rigging
- Licence to operate Elevated Work Platform
- License to work in Confined Spaces
- License to work at Heights
- Reliable transport to and from work
- FIRST AID course qualification
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Knowledge of OHS
- Computer skills
- Athletic
- Try-A-Trade
References
- Daniel Madaffari, 0439 966 765
- Paul Salmon, 0499 183 330
- Cody Fordella, 0427 457 267
Timeline
Concrete Construction Laborer
Roc-solid Concrete
07.2024 - 09.2024
Trade Assistant
PSA Construction
01.2024 - 06.2024
Laboratory Technician
Geotechnical Laboratory Services
01.2023 - Current
Work Experience | Fitting and Machining
Orontide
01.2022 - Current
Concrete Labourer
Apex Concreter
01.2021 - Current
Work Experience | Heavy Duty Mechanics
T&M Heavy Mechanical And Site Services
01.2021 - Current
Gain access to Training and Education -
South Regional TAFE