Jacob Dixon
Newmerella
Summary
Machine operator with 6 years of experience in operating a diverse range of heavy machinery, including excavators, dozers, and graders. Demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making skills, fostering team collaboration to enhance site safety and operational efficiency. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently ensuring compliance and proactive planning in dynamic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
A1 Earthworx
Mudgee
11.2025 - Current
- Cutting batters to tight tolerances with excavator GPS
- Placed, Trimmed and Compacted clay with grader GPS
- Established sand filtration trench
- Maintained and prestarted all machinery
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and excavation projects.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate daily operational tasks.
Forman/Operator
Whelans Group Investments
Bairnsdale
11.2020 - 11.2025
- Operation of excavator, grader, dozer roller
- Works consist of trenching/drainage, cutting batters, loading trucks/moxis, maintenance grading/resheeting, cutting and leveling pads and keeping machines tidy and greased.
- Led team to enhance site safety, ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations; fostered proactive planning for seamless task delegation.
Field Worker
Gippsland Seeds
Newmerella
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Hoeing
- Derouging of crops
- Taking oral direction to work independently
- Hand harvesting
- Seed classification of seed to be purchased by clients
Crew Member
Lakes Entrance McDonalds
Newmerella
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Grill chef
- General housekeeping
- Cleaning of ice-cream and drink dispensers
- Line production
- Settling new employees into their job roles
Education
Certification 3 in Civil Construction - Grader, Front end loader, Excavator, Dozer, Skid steer, Roller, EWP Under 11m, Forklift, CI Card, Level 2 First Aid, Traffic Control, Traffic Management, Working at Heights and Spotters
ACE Training
Traralgon, VICYear 11 - Automotive, furniture making, personal development, literacy, numeracy and work-related skills.
Orbost Secondary College
Orbost, VICSkills
- Judgment
- Decision Making
- Flexibility
- Active Learning
- Communication
- Leadership
- Trustworthy
- Reliability
References
- Daniel Schaefer, personal reference, 0499873114
- John Dick, Whelans Group Investments, Johndick@whelansgroup.com.au, 0418 449 951
- Matt Whelan, Whelans Group Investment, MattWhelan@whelansgroup.com.au, 0407915805
- Rachel Harkness, McDonalds Lakes Entrance, 0404867499
- Marnie Riordon, Gippsland Seeds, 0419543146
Timeline
Operator
A1 Earthworx
11.2025 - Current
Forman/Operator
Whelans Group Investments
11.2020 - 11.2025
Field Worker
Gippsland Seeds
04.2020 - 06.2020
Crew Member
Lakes Entrance McDonalds
01.2017 - 01.2020
Certification 3 in Civil Construction - Grader, Front end loader, Excavator, Dozer, Skid steer, Roller, EWP Under 11m, Forklift, CI Card, Level 2 First Aid, Traffic Control, Traffic Management, Working at Heights and Spotters
ACE Training
Year 11 - Automotive, furniture making, personal development, literacy, numeracy and work-related skills.
Orbost Secondary College