James Eagleton
Nowra,NSW
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Shoalhaven City Council. Proven expertise in team development and safety management, successfully training team members while ensuring operational excellence. Skilled in equipment maintenance and innovative problem-solving, consistently enhancing project outcomes and workplace safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leading Hand, Plant Operator
Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven Area
02.2023 - Current
- Same crews as apprenticeship but more responsibility and driving plant
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment handling and workflow processes.
Civil Construction Apprenticeship
Hunter Valley Training Company
Shoalhaven
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Did my apprenticeship with Shoalhaven city council through hunter valley training company
- During my apprenticeship I worked on all crews with council road maintenance and construction
- I leaned drainage and concreting with the construction crews using various tools such as trowels, bulls floats, sceeds, mixers, concrete edgers and concrete floats.
- While on maintenance I worked with the sign crew installing street signs and street furniture, using and tools like socket sets and spanners, ladders and power tools such as grinders, drills, rattle guns, truck mounted cranes and various other light power tools
- Spay sealing- operating the pavline jet patcher doing reseal prep
- Heavy patch hotmix,
Landscapers Labour
DP Landscaping and Design
Shoalhaven Area
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Operated landscaping equipment, ensuring safe and efficient completion of tasks.
- Assisted in planting, pruning, and maintaining various plant species to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscape designs according to client specifications.
- Maintained tools and machinery, promoting safety and operational readiness on job sites.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Painters Labour
Fineline Painting
Shoalhaven Area
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Applied various painting techniques to achieve desired finishes on surfaces.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming for optimal paint adherence.
- Operated tools such as brushes, rollers, and sprayers to execute painting tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements while maintaining quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during projects.
Apprentice Painter
BND Painting
Shoalhaven Area
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers to achieve smooth finishes on various surfaces.
- Assisted in mixing paints and coatings according to specifications for color consistency and durability.
- Maintained tools and equipment in clean working order to enhance safety and efficiency on job sites.
Education
Certificate III - Civil Construction
TAFE NSW
NSW2023
Year 12 Certificate -
Bomaderry High School
Bomaderry, NSW2016
Skills
- Team development
- Safety management
- Innovation skills
- Safety awareness
- Maintenance
- Workplace safety
- Following instructions
- Hand-eye coordination
Certification
- High school certificate
- Certificate 3 civil construction
- White card
- HR license- towing heavy plant
- LF forklift license
- Chemcert
- Traffic control/ TCR,IMP
- Overhead powerline training
- Chain of responsibility and load restraint
Timeline
Leading Hand, Plant Operator
Shoalhaven City Council
02.2023 - Current
Civil Construction Apprenticeship
Hunter Valley Training Company
02.2020 - 02.2023
Landscapers Labour
DP Landscaping and Design
04.2019 - 12.2019
Painters Labour
Fineline Painting
08.2017 - 03.2019
Apprentice Painter
BND Painting
04.2017 - 08.2017
Certificate III - Civil Construction
TAFE NSW
Year 12 Certificate -
Bomaderry High School