Izak Thomas
Port Macquarie,NSW
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Currently making a return to my trade as heavy vehicle mechanic after spending time as a truck driver in the transport and mining industries. I have a mechanical background working on truck and trailer systems and have two trade certificates in the automotive repair industry. I have all my own tooling and experience in both local and FIFO work environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Road train operator
MLG OZ
11.2023 - Current
- I currently work in the FIFO mining industry transporting gold ore in triple, quad and super quad side tipper combinations
- I am responsible for the safe loading and transportation of product from mine sites to processing plants located in the goldfields region of Western Australia
Interstate truck driver
Jim Pearson Transport
10.2021 - 08.2023
- My role as an interstate truck driver involved picking up and delivering general freight between Sydney and Brisbane
- I have experience with both ambient and refrigerated freight as well as experience driving road ranger transmissions
- I have a thorough understanding of load restraint and NHVR compliances
Apprentice Mechanic (HV)
Jim Pearson Transport
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Service and repairs on fleet truck and trailer systems
- Completed certificate3 in heavy vehicle technology
- Gained experience in heavy vehicle workshop
- Gained other relevant tickets such as forklift and multi combination licenses
Apprentice Mechanic (LV)
Port Macquarie Automatics
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Service and repair on automatic transmissions
- General light vehicle mechanical repairs
- Communication with customers, suppliers and reps
- Completed certificate3 in light vehicle technology
Education
CERT3 - HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
MOTOR TRADERS ASSOCIATION NSW
06.2021
CERT3 - LIGHT VEHICLE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
TAFE NSW
08.2019
Skills
- Servicing vehicles
- Maintenance and repairs
- Technical aptitude
- Proper tool use
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Trailer maintenance
- Flexible schedule availability
- Commercial driving
- Equipment operation
- Strong work ethic
- Preventative maintenance
References
- Paul Condon, Former employer, 0481389088
- Tom Lopez, former supervisor, 0407751073
Timeline
Road train operator
MLG OZ
11.2023 - Current
Interstate truck driver
Jim Pearson Transport
10.2021 - 08.2023
Apprentice Mechanic (HV)
Jim Pearson Transport
09.2019 - 10.2021
Apprentice Mechanic (LV)
Port Macquarie Automatics
01.2016 - 08.2019
CERT3 - HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
MOTOR TRADERS ASSOCIATION NSW
CERT3 - LIGHT VEHICLE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
TAFE NSW