Ilaitia Verebasaga
65 Maple Street Goondi BEND Innisfail ,QLD
Summary
Recently done my Certificate 11 in Rail. I am a Self-motivated Highway Maintenance Worker with experience in road cleaning and repairs. Well-rounded individual with great eye for safety procedures and communication skills. Proven history of best-in-class work ethic and adaptability. Reliable Highway Maintenance Worker touting 7 years of expertise assisting with roadway projects and overseeing what needs to be done. A determined employee thrives in busy, pressurized situations. Offering a background in road sign installation, basic maintenance and heavy machinery usage. Collaborative individual experienced providing emergency response and traffic control for busy stretches of roadway. Driven and dedicated Highway Maintenance Worker promoting skills in repair work, safe machinery oversight and grading. Holds multiple OSHA certifications. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Marker
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
03.2013 - 10.2022
- Drove transport crews, and street sweepers based on current work demands.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
Plumbing Assistant
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
03.2011 - 10.2022
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Carried materials and tools from truck to properly set up job site.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Measured and cut pipes according to project specifications under supervision of journeyman plumber.
- Requested equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and availability of required items.
- Safely handled tools and equipment in large-scale projects.
- Organized and moved materials from truck to job site to support project requirements.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.
- Cut or drilled holes in walls or floors to accommodate passage of pipes.
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
- Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Performed rough-ins, repairing or replacing fixtures and water heaters and located or removed leaking or broken pipes.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
Liaison Volunteer
MADEAC Agency Seasonal Workers
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Farm Worker
MacAvoy Bananas
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Utilized trucks or carts to move equipment, poultry and livestock from one location to another.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance.
- Monitored and maintained irrigation systems to optimize water levels for crops.
Education
Fiji
FijiSkills
- Outstanding Customer Service Skills
- Industrial Machinery Maintenance
- Drainage Structure Cleaning
- Drainage System Inspections
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Road Surface Repair
- Safe Driving Techniques
Languages
Fiji and Fluent English
Professional Working
Timeline
Line Marker
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
03.2013 - 10.2022
Liaison Volunteer
MADEAC Agency Seasonal Workers
02.2013 - 12.2015
Plumbing Assistant
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
03.2011 - 10.2022
Farm Worker
MacAvoy Bananas
01.2008 - 02.2010
Fiji