Joel Murray
Launceston,TAS
Summary
Reliable and physically capable labourer with over 5 years of experience in asphalt and concrete work, mechanical assistance, removals, plumbing support, and underground utility locating. Skilled in using CCTV camera for pipe inspections, hydro excavations, and manual handling. Proven experience operating MR trucks and identifying underground assets to prevent construction damage. Committed to following strict WH&S procedures and maintaining safe, efficient job sites.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Municipal Employee
City of Launceston
10.2023 - 2025
- Assisted in asphalt paving and concrete work for driveways, footpaths, curbs, and road surfaces
- Mixed, poured, screeded, and finished concrete to spec. Set up and dismantled formwork and boxing
- Used rakes, shovels, and tamping tools to ensure proper asphalt distribution and compaction
- Operated Medium Rigid (MR) trucks to transport asphalt, tools, and machinery
- Maintained site safety, cleanliness, and followed WH&S protocols at all times
Underground Utility Locator
Service locating tasmania
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Located underground utilities (Power, Telstra, Water, Sewer, Stormwater, and Fibre) to prevent damage during construction
- Clearly marked utilities using paint, flags, and indicators
- Communicated with clients to access areas, and explain the process
- Produced accurate reports and maps for future utility access
- Followed safety protocols and procedures on-site
Trainee Underground Utility Locator / Labourer
Aj Water
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Operated CCTV crawler cameras for pipeline inspection and fault detection
- Assisted with hydro-excavation and trenching projects
- Conducted daily vehicle pre-start inspections
- Completed accredited underground utility locator training
Labourer – Removals
Vandenberg Transport
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Safely lifted and moved heavy items and furniture
- Packed and unpacked trucks with the team, and protected client property during moves
- Worked efficiently under time pressure
Plumber - Work experience
Grant Holloway Plumbing
03.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted with loading and unloading materials and tools
- Carried tools onto the site and set up workspaces
- Followed WH&S requirements
- Maintained a clean and organised worksite
- Ran errands and supported the on-site team
Mechanic Assistant (School Holidays)
MC Mechanical
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted with servicing and vehicle rebuilds
- Cleaned and detailed vehicles and maintained workshop tools
- Performed general labouring duties in a mechanical environment
Skills
- Underground utility locating
- Hydro excavation and CCTV inspection
- Manual handling and equipment operation
- WH&S compliance
- Mechanical assistance
- Team collaboration
- Customer communication
- Site clean-up and labouring
Certification
- BYD underground utility locator training – completed via AJ Water
- White card
- Traffic management
- Manual handling
- Operate the drain cleaning system
- Working at heights
- Enter and work in a confined space
- Medium rigid vehicle license
- First Aid
- Working with vulnerable people
Timeline
Municipal Employee
City of Launceston
10.2023 - 2025
Underground Utility Locator
Service locating tasmania
10.2022 - 04.2023
Trainee Underground Utility Locator / Labourer
Aj Water
04.2021 - 10.2022
Labourer – Removals
Vandenberg Transport
03.2020 - 03.2021
Plumber - Work experience
Grant Holloway Plumbing
03.2020 - 03.2020
Mechanic Assistant (School Holidays)
MC Mechanical
01.2018 - 01.2019