James Mckewen

• Operated 14t, 20t, and 50t Excavators with various attachments, including a rock breaker, trench roller, pick, and a range of buckets.
• Conducted excavation for large-scale building and structural multi-level footings.
• Engaged in trenching, grading, backfilling, and final trim operations.
• Managed de-watering processes, constructed rock beds, and ensured compaction.
• Marked out and utilised lasers to achieve correct heights during operations.
• Worked in a substation, excavating around underground earth wire grids, multiple services, and structures.
• Maintained pits through regular cleaning and removal of obstacles like mud and rocks.
• Constructed ramps for the smooth movement of heavy loads between site locations.
• Created inclines and ramps by moving and tamping down earth, as well as applying gravel for top layers.
• Completed shovelling tasks at job sites to enhance appearances and meet precise specifications.
• Promptly notified the supervisor of issues requiring further investigation or study.
• Adjusted dig face angles for overburden depths and set correct lengths.
• Stockpiled, conditioned, and mixed dirt, removing rocks and waste to create clean fill.
• Coordinated machine actions with other crew members by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
• Implemented strict safety measures on job sites, adhering to safety requirements for digging, machine operation, and personal behaviours.
• Employed safe digging practices aligned with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
• Conducted daily pre-starts and performed maintenance tasks.
• Kept my machine spotless, greased and maintained

Reason for leaving: My partner is pregnant and the fifo lifestyle living away and lack of balance does not suit myself or my family anymore.

• Operated a 12 tonne excavator and bobcat
• Executed the removal of road, guttering, and centre island strips/beds for road refurbishment.
• Undertook night-shift duties on main roads in the CBD.
• Utilised an excavator for digging, grading, and land preparation on road beds.
• Efficiently loaded and unloaded heavy objects, steel cages, dirt, and various materials on-site.
• Operated a hook truck for the transportation of machinery and loading/unloading materials to and from the site.
• Cleaned site with brush sweeper on bobcat
• Implemented rigorous safety measures on job sites, adhering to strict safety requirements for digging, machine operation, and personal behaviours.
• Conducted daily pre-starts and equipment inspections before each shift, submitting equipment logs to the supervisor.
• Utilised the excavator for digging around live utilities, following permits and operating a vac truck when necessary.
• Practiced safe digging methods aligned with machine capabilities to prevent hazards.
• Ensured excavations met the correct depth using lasers, pitch lasers, and spotters.
• Followed precise digging plans within the capabilities and limitations of available machinery.
• Marked out and planned excavations in accordance with project requirements.
• Adhered to markers, work instructions, and hand signals to complete accurate work.
• Completed shovelling tasks at job sites to achieve precise specifications and enhance appearances.
• Adjusted dig face angles for overburden depths and set correct lengths.
• Prepared sites with manual work, including hand shovel use and materials distribution.

Reason for leaving: Unfortunately due to civil unrest in Alice Springs CBD our project was shut down with no start back date so I had to move on

• Multi-skilled machine operator proficient in Telehandler, forklift, EWP/boom lifts, Tipper/tow/HR truck, 6.5t Excavator/bobcat for tasks such as excavating holes, trenching, general earthworks, and final trim/cleanup.
• Reviewed property plans to define site parameters.
• Consulted project plans and documentation to achieve accurate marking out of fence lines and post locations, meeting client needs. Gathered location measurements and fence requirements to determine project scopes and establish action plans.
• Utilised a Bobcat for site cleanup, managing materials, and disposing of rubbish.
• Ensured compliance with safety and quality requirements to protect personnel, customers, and property structures.
• Contacted local officials to determine utility and water line locations before property excavation.
• Proficient operation of heavy hand tools, including Jackhammer, Quick cut, Augers, Concrete saws, and Core drills.
• Joined, raised, and secured fence segments in place.
• Used hand tools and instruments for precise measurements.
• Proved successful in working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

• Operated a 1.5 tonne excavator to work within tight parameters trenching.
• Stockpiled and loaded out dirt.
• Filled, compacted and trimmed trenches.
• Pre-started and completed basic maintenance on machinery.
• Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
• Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
• Read and understood plans and technical documentation for each job.
• Fully cooperated with foreman and other staff to deliver team-oriented atmosphere on large-scale projects.
• Prepared, poured and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt at designated locations.
• Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
• Maintained team safety by controlling traffic around and within site.
• Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs.

Reason for leaving: Local project ended, I left company as i could not relocate to Melbourne for next build.

• Operated a 4-tonne excavator and bobcat
• Marked out and Excavated pools including benching and grading using laser and pitch laser.
• Backfilled, compacted and trimmed land surrounding pool.
• Used excavator bucket to pour/transport concrete.
• Consulted with customers to understand desires and help each owner meet individual property objectives.
• Read and understood plans and technical documentation for each job.
• Provided first class customer service to meet deadlines with guaranteed satisfaction.
• Sub-contracted and supervised: excavation,concrete spray, pebblecrete and tiling.
• Handed over finished projects.
• Installing plumbing, filtration, lights and electrical.
• Monitored materials inventory and sourced items for restocking for each job.
• Signaled machine operators to complete proper alignments, movements and adjustments safely and efficiently.
• Managed independent resolutions of site issues to keep workers on-task and prevent more complex issues.
• Closely monitored coworkers and construction areas to minimize safety accidents and maximize productivity.
• Steel fixing and form work.
• Operated hand and power tools safely to prepare materials.
• Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.

Reason for leaving: Border closures due to covid and shortage of skilled labour lead me to take on a local building contract.

• Complied with safety and quality requirements to protect personnel, customers and property structures.
• Multi skilled machine operator. Telehandler, forklift, ewp/boomlifts, Tipper/tow/HR truck. Excavator/bobcat Digging holes, trenching and general earthworks.
• Heavy hand tools. Jackhammer, quick cut, augers, concrete saws and core drills.
• Joined, raised and secured fence segments in place.
• Chain-mesh installation.
• Used hand tools and instruments to take measurements.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Reason for leaving: Tindal Raaf base closed to all interstate trades. Relocated to Gold Coast, QLD

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
• Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
• Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
• Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
• Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
• Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
• Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
• Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
• Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.

Reason for leaving: The culture and dishonesty in the towing industry was not a fit with my values.