
Machinery Operator with experience, excelling in GPS trimming and bulk earthmoving. Proven leadership in coordinating small site crews and achieving strict production targets. Proficient in operating a range of heavy machinery, including excavators and dozers, while ensuring safety and efficiency on-site. Mechanically inclined with a strong focus on quality outcomes.
• Operating 30T, 36T, 70T & 90T excavators
• GPS trimming: ponds, batters, footings and pads
• D8 dozer operation and bulk earthmoving
• Conditioning material, stockpiling and site clean-ups
• Working to strict mine safety and production targets
• Excavator operation 20-30T plus loaders, trucks, tractors & rollers
• Deep drainage: stormwater, sewer & water mains up to 6m with trench shield
• Trim work, bulk earthworks & service trenching
• Ran Trimble GPS on Hitachi 225
• Read site plans, levels and calculations to meet design
• Led small site crew and coordinated daily tasks
• P.E. Welding experience
• Tractor operator for grass and maize silage season
• Power harrowing, ploughing, raking, buck rake stacking, binning
• Machinery maintenance and mechanic duties
Excavator Operation (20T-90T): Hitachi 225 (GPS), Hitachi 890, Komatsu 300, 360 & 700 (GPS)
Civil Drainlaying Sewer, stormwater & water mains Deep drainage up to 6m with trench shields Compaction & backfill Trim for manholes, pits, pads & footings
GPS Trimming & Earthworks: Trimble & Topcon systems; Ponds, batters, pads, footings
D8 dozer operation & bulk earthmoving
Loaders, rollers, tractors & trucks
Crew leadership & site coordination
Reading site plans and working to levels and grades
Pre starts, JHAs, Take 5s and Critical Control Checklists
Mechanically minded - basic machinery maintenance