Gerald Brereton
Summary
Helpful Farm Hand with outstanding knowledge of processes and equipment use and repair. Proven history of punctuality and consistently great work. Committed to providing best-in-class support and working quickly without sacrificing quality. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating truck and trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives. Talented laborer with solid experience, teamwork abilities and understanding of safety. Competent helping teams complete work through effective materials handling, trash removal and equipment operation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bobcat Operator
OWNER OPERATOR - GERALDS BOBCAT HIRE
2009 - Current
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
- Used inspection, troubleshooting and repair abilities to quickly clear mechanical issues with heavy equipment.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Machine Operator
APEX Earthworks
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
TRUCK DRIVER
AREA BOB CAT
2019 - 01.2022
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
HARVESTER
OWNER OPERATOR
2019 - 2021
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
- Operated heavy equipment and large farm tractors with strong focus on safety.
- Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides and fertilizer.
- Attached special implements to tractors such as plows, discs and sprayers for different daily needs.
- Applied pesticides, herbicides and fungicides to crops to enhance growth.
- Operated stationary equipment to perform husking, shelling, threshing and other post-harvest tasks.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Operated forklifts to shift large containers of materials and crops ready for sale.
- Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides, and fertilizer.
- Ran tractors, combines and harvesters at different times to meet crop demands.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
CONCRETOR
JC TANLODEN
2014 - 2019
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Engaged with customers and subcontractors and provided timelines for project completion.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel and asphalt.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
Education
No Degree -
BROADFORD HIGH
BROADFORDSkills
- Logistics planning
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Commercial driving
- Strong Math Aptitude
- Heavy haul expert
- Commercial Driving Expertise
- Equipment operation
- Shipping and packaging
- Tractor safety and operation
- Farm safety
- Agriculture equipment operation
- Planning and Coordination
- Dependable and Responsible
- Harvesting condition expertise
- Livestock Management
- Crop Cultivation
Certification
- Licensed - Wide range of machine operations - HC License, Bobcat License, Excavator License
- Cattle (Livestock) handling
- Training - Construction Induction Card
- Full Car License
References
Hugh Ellis
0409077151
Owner Operator/Manager - Apex Earthworks
Morgan
0434554044
Forman - Apex Earthworks
John Buckle
0419354270
Builder - Yarrawonga Maintenance Homes
Timeline
Machine Operator
APEX Earthworks
01.2022 - 08.2023
Bobcat Operator
OWNER OPERATOR - GERALDS BOBCAT HIRE
2009 - Current
TRUCK DRIVER
AREA BOB CAT
2019 - 01.2022
HARVESTER
OWNER OPERATOR
2019 - 2021
CONCRETOR
JC TANLODEN
2014 - 2019
No Degree -
BROADFORD HIGH
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