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Glenn Tommy Hetaraka

Brisbane,Australia

Summary

Dependable, dynamic, hard-working professional operator with over 30 years of experience in the transport and logistics industry, spanning multiple driving and operating roles. I adhere to all fatigue management policies with high regard for safety first. With a strong commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering results, my focus is on completing all given tasks effectively and efficiently. My combination of skills, commitment, experience, and confidence helps me adapt easily to new and challenging environments and opportunities, accompanied by a go-get-it attitude. I operate well in either a team environment or autonomous roles. I have spent 12 years operating multiple trailer combinations in and around the Pilbara, WA, ex-Perth, and I'm very familiar with mine site regulations, inductions, isolation, roading, and weather conditions. I am excited about the opportunity to grow within your esteemed organization and make a positive impact on your operations, and I look forward to furthering my career by evolving my experience in this industry, bringing my strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TUG/FORKLIFT OPERATOR

X-recruitement
Redbank Plains, Queensland
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Shunt trailers to and from Coles DC to Warehouse
  • Load and unload finger docks
  • Assemble trailer combinations for dispatch
  • Fork-load/unload trailers of palletised freight
  • Followed safety protocols and regulations for operating a forklift
  • Trained new operators, boosting team productivity and safety awareness
  • Consistently met tight deadlines, enhancing customer satisfaction
  • Single and B-double configurations

LINEHAUL DRIVER

Toll Mining
Perth, Western Australia
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Transport Ammonium Nitrate throughout the Pilbara using triple and quad configurations
  • DG and DG security card
  • End tippers only
  • Controlled tipping in or on to conveyor belts via shoots
  • Performed regular hub temperature checks and fluid checks to ensure system functionality
  • Performed pre and post-safety checks to mitigate any hazards
  • AB Triple road train.
  • BAB Quad road train.

LINEHAUL DRIVER/OPERATOR

SLW Transport
Perth, High Wycombe
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Ensured timely delivery by managing routes effectively
  • Mine site knowledge locations are essential on specialised loads ie oversize.
  • Side loader operator
  • Multiple trailer configurations.
  • Single trailer.
  • B-double trailers.
  • Type 1 road train.
  • Type 2 triple road train.

FIFO DRIVER/OPERATOR

Linfox
Pilbara, Newman
06.2017 - 06.2022
  • FIFO 8&6 roster ex-Perth Newman based
  • Buddy driver training program
  • Main tasks relocating mining equipment from site to site
  • Servicing BHP, FMG Rio Tinto
  • Multiple trailer configurations
  • Single trailer
  • B-double trailers
  • Type 1 road train.
  • Type 2 triple road train.

LINEHAUL DRIVER

Total Transport Solutions
Perth, Western Australia
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Road train operator interstate
  • Regularly communicated with dispatchers regarding status updates on shipments and arrival times
  • Managed efficient loading and unloading of freight utilizing securement methods to ensure safe transport
  • Multiple trailer configurations.
  • Single trailer.
  • B-double trailers.
  • Type 1 Road train.
  • Type 2 triple road train.

LINEHAUL DRIVER

Cab Trans
Perth, Western Australia
03.2013 - 05.2016
  • Subcontracted to Linfox and Toll mining general freight to multiple mine sites in the Pilbara
  • Multiple trailer configurations
  • Single trailer.
  • B-double trailers.
  • Type 1 Road train.
  • Type 2 Triple road train.
  • AB-triple road train.
  • BAB quad road train.

Education

NO DEGREE -

FATIGUE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
03-2025

Skills

  • Forklift operator certification
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team player
  • Safety awareness
  • Fatigue management
  • Safe driving
  • Communication skills
  • Equipment operations
  • Documentation
  • Weight documentation
  • Equipment inspection
  • Load Assessment
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Commercial driving

Certification

  • MC manual licence
  • Dangerous goods licence, 02/07/26
  • Dangerous goods security card, 30/09/26
  • High Risk LF, 02/02/27
  • Current traffic history record.
  • Fatigue management certificate, 17/03/2025
  • Qld National Police Certificate, 15/02/25

References

References available upon request

Timeline

TUG/FORKLIFT OPERATOR

X-recruitement
05.2024 - 02.2025

LINEHAUL DRIVER

Toll Mining
06.2023 - 12.2023

LINEHAUL DRIVER/OPERATOR

SLW Transport
06.2022 - 06.2023

FIFO DRIVER/OPERATOR

Linfox
06.2017 - 06.2022

LINEHAUL DRIVER

Total Transport Solutions
06.2016 - 06.2017

LINEHAUL DRIVER

Cab Trans
03.2013 - 05.2016

NO DEGREE -

FATIGUE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Glenn Tommy Hetaraka