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Leighton Hateley

Hopetoun,Vic

Summary

  • I am able to work very well in a team environment as well as independently
  • I have a number of years experience in driving and operating other peoples trucks and machinery as well as owned my own, so I know how to look after equipment as if if belongs to me
  • I am trustworthy in other peoples equipment and vehicles, I have never had an incident in any vehicle
  • I am a quick learner and a patient teacher
  • I value safety very highly
  • I am a good communicator, whether it be with team members, employers or customers

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumber

WELA
06.2023 - Current
  • mostly a labourer position, assisting the employer in plumbing and home maintenance.
  • fitting of metal spouting and roofing
  • trenching


Mower/Baler Operator

Brad Petschel
08.2018 - Current
  • seasonal role
  • Mowing of Hay using mower conditioner on a tractor
  • maintenance and repairs of mower conditioner including daily greasing and inspection of machine
  • communication with the customer, detailing when we are expected to be there and what we require at the job ie;fuel
  • operating of a Baler and tractor
  • requires a lot of travelling on road in machine
  • daily maintenance including greasing machine and re stringing
  • some repairs
  • communication with customer, regarding times of arrival, when to be prepared for us ie; raking

Farmer/Truck Driver

Self Employed
03.2018 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained daily, legible log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Clearly communicated with customers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and/or any issues or delays
  • Operation of farm machinery and equipment, such as tractors, loaders, telehandlers, bulldozer, headers.
  • maintenance and servicing of previously mentioned equipment.

Mechanic Labour

Ben Jones Agri Trans Repairs
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • general maintenance on vehicles including cars, to heavy diesel equipment such as trucks and machinery
  • assist other mechanics in repairs of heavy diesel components and engines
  • change and fit tires
  • replace wheel bearings and brake components on trucks and trailers
  • maintain a tidy work space
  • mainly assistance role as i am not a qualified mechanic

Truck Driver/Farm Hand

Hopetoun Bulk Storage
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • transporting hay and grain operating single trailers and b-double
  • maintenance of truck and trailers
  • operating of farm machinery throughout the year including sowing, harvest, hay and spraying
  • working with sheep in feedlot situation as well as shearing.
  • fencing and general farm maintenance

Truck Driver

Kane Transport
08.2012 - 03.2013
  • Load and unload trucks in transport depot
  • use machine sweeper to clean shed
  • use of forklift
  • washed and detailed trucks
  • deliveries in and around ballarat in both small rigid trucks and b-double
  • deliveries and pick ups in melbourne, mainly Laverton and Cranbourne
  • transporting of half built trailers to and from trailer manufacturer in ballarat. This included hanging temporary lights and number plates, use of dogs and chains as well as load restraint straps.

Plumber

Pro-Met Roofing
03.2008 - 08.2012
  • Installed metal spouting, facia and roofing
  • worked on both new houses and existing houses
  • completed JSAs
  • obtained white card (construction induction)
  • worked on some commercial buildings which required strict OH/S protocol
  • installed handrailing, scaffolding, work platforms
  • working at heights


Education

Plumbing

University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC
2011

Hopetoun Secondary College
Hopetoun, VIC
2007

Skills

  • MC heavy vehicle licence
  • Construction Induction card
  • Working with Children check
  • Experience in operating a wide variety of farm machinery and trucks
  • Certificate IV in Plumbing
  • Experience in owning and operating own trucks and machinery
  • Experience in wide variety of hand and power tools, in both plumbing industry and mechanical

Timeline

Plumber

WELA
06.2023 - Current

Mechanic Labour

Ben Jones Agri Trans Repairs
02.2022 - 09.2022

Mower/Baler Operator

Brad Petschel
08.2018 - Current

Farmer/Truck Driver

Self Employed
03.2018 - Current

Truck Driver/Farm Hand

Hopetoun Bulk Storage
01.2014 - 01.2018

Truck Driver

Kane Transport
08.2012 - 03.2013

Plumber

Pro-Met Roofing
03.2008 - 08.2012

Plumbing

University of Ballarat

Hopetoun Secondary College

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