JOEL UPTON
Coolgardie,WA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Worker
Programmed
01.2017
Maintenance & Land Management
Jim’s Mowing
01.2010
Maintenance & Land Management
J M C Landscaping Co
01.2010
- Cutting trees
- Maintenance and repairs on residents’ homes
- Fence repairs
- Garden maintenance
Maintenance & Land Management
Woofies Mower & Lawns
01.2010
Land Management & Construction
Green Corp
01.2009
Warehouse Worker
Premium Fresh
01.2008
- Picking and packing
- Other process work
- Forklift driving and operation
- Stacking and stocking of pallets
Road Maintenance Worker
Mainroads
Kalgoorlie, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted with traffic control during construction projects, promoting the safety of workers and motorists alike.
- Improved road conditions by filling potholes, repairing cracks, and sealing surfaces with appropriate materials.
- Ensured proper signage installation and maintenance, facilitating clear communication of traffic rules and directions to drivers.
- Conducted routine equipment checks and performed minor repairs on machinery, ensuring optimal functionality throughout operations.
- Maintained roadside vegetation by trimming trees, shrubs, and grasses to ensure clear visibility for motorists.
- Documented completed work accurately for recordkeeping purposes, enabling proper tracking of maintenance activities over time.
- Contributed to a cleaner environment by clearing debris, litter, and hazardous materials from roadsides and drainage systems.
- Increased motorist satisfaction by responding promptly to reported road issues and addressing them as needed.
- Promoted teamwork within the crew by assisting coworkers with tasks such as loading/unloading equipment or providing guidance when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry best practices in road maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
- Enhanced road safety by performing regular inspections and identifying areas requiring maintenance or repairs.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal regulations governing road maintenance activities while ensuring work quality met established standards.
- Reduced traffic disruptions by efficiently scheduling and executing road maintenance tasks during off-peak hours.
- Implemented preventative measures like erosion control or stormwater management to protect road infrastructure from weather-related issues.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
General Labourer / Packer
Parmalat
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Pulling and pacing products based on daily orders
- Meeting specifics of customer orders in a timely manner
- Keeping products separated, organised and in good rotation
- Monitors product quality frequently, reporting problems to mitigate safety issues
- Operating various pieces of equipment including Pallet Wrapper, Forklift, and Electrical Pallet Jacks
- Utilising continuous improvement mindset and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes
Welder
Briggs Welding
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Performing MIG, TIG and other types of weld based on project needs
- Selecting proper fillers for jobs based on previous experience or project instructions
- Coordinate with field labour crew for efficient installations
- Conserve resources whenever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction
Process Worker
Taran Sawmill
01.2016 - 01.2017
- MDF Processing
Painter
AMA Painting
01.2015 - 01.2016
General Labouring / Painting / Gardening / Land Management
AMA Painting
01.2011 - 01.2013
Maintenance
AMA Painting
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Operated handheld electrical tools
- Liaising with customers
- Invoices and stocktake
Field Worker (Seasonal)
Sassafras
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Picking apples & vegetables
- Supplying quotes
Education
Certificate II - Workplace First Aid
01.2015
Certificate III - Civil Construction Plant Operations
01.2015
Certificate II - Hospitality
01.2003
Skills
- Able to take instruction and follow processes correctly
- Excellent work ethic and enjoy learning new skills
- High level of organisation
- Good time management skills and able to prioritise
- Physically fit and healthy
- Able to work in a team and independently
- Enthusiastic and quick learner
Certification
- Skid Steer
- Roller Operations
- Backhoe/Loader Operations
- Civil Construction Excavator operations
- Civil Construction Wheel Loader Operations
- Hr truck license
- Fork lift
- Civil Construction Dozer Operations
- White Card
- C class open license
- Traffic control
Accomplishments
Cert 3 in civil construction & plant operations
References
David Bentley 0419 592 389
Ashley Williams 0458 779 969
Craig levings 0461 311 831
Kristy priest 0482 853 332
Ben Gordon 0470 582 378
Timeline
Road Maintenance Worker
Mainroads
11.2023 - Current
General Labourer / Packer
Parmalat
01.2018 - 01.2019
Process Worker
Programmed
01.2017
Welder
Briggs Welding
01.2017 - 01.2018
Process Worker
Taran Sawmill
01.2016 - 01.2017
Painter
AMA Painting
01.2015 - 01.2016
General Labouring / Painting / Gardening / Land Management
AMA Painting
01.2011 - 01.2013
Maintenance & Land Management
Jim’s Mowing
01.2010
Maintenance & Land Management
J M C Landscaping Co
01.2010
Maintenance & Land Management
Woofies Mower & Lawns
01.2010
Land Management & Construction
Green Corp
01.2009
Maintenance
AMA Painting
01.2009 - 01.2011
Warehouse Worker
Premium Fresh
01.2008
Field Worker (Seasonal)
Sassafras
01.2006 - 01.2007