LUKE CALDER
Gympie,QLD
Summary
Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, quarry practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Skilled in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, mobile plant, moxy's and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ERSED Laborer
Protech
Gympie, QLD
03.2024 - 06.2025
- ERSED: sediment basin decomition, erosion control, protection of works
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
BOTTELO CASHIER
01.2015
- Certificate II hospitality, daily stock take
Farm Hand
CL Maccas
Gympie, QLD
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Harvesting, spraying, mowing, machinery maintenance
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
Front End Loader Operator
Gympie Landscape Supplies
Gympie, QLD
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Use front end loader to load landscape supplies and maintain stockpiles
- Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
- Lowered and tilted buckets and drove front-end loaders forward to force buckets into bulk material.
- Used loadright to maintain database, recording daily activities and inventory charts.
- Observed safety protocols and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents during each shift.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Inspected and examined stock items for defects and wear and reported damages to supervisors.
- Properly operated loader by starting engine, shifting gears and pressing pedals and levers.
- Kept careful records of fuel was used for front-end loader, turning logs in weekly to equipment manager.
- Communicated issues that needed to be immediately addressed with supervisor for quick resolution.
- Counted and received stock to process inventory receipts.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
Vacuum Truck Operator
Tyzac Vacuume Excivations
Beerwah, QLD
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Machine Operator
Hy-Tec Concrete
Scotchy Pocket, QLD
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintain stockpiles, load trucks, bulk watercart operations
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
TRAINEE FULLTIME
Kingaroy Quarry Supplies
Kingaroy, QLD
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Loading trucks, Screening, Stockpile Management, Hydro Excavation – Vac Truck, Roller Operations, Small Load Delivery, Water Truck Operations, General Quarry Maintenance, Moxy Operations, Pre-starts and digital WHS, Use of rock hammer on excavator, Basic machinery maintenance, Crusher screen repairs
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Troubleshot minor issues with office tools and equipment, escalating more serious problems to supervisor.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
Delivery Driver
Kingaroy Freight Express
Kingaroy, QLD
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
Meat Slicer
Swickers
Kingaroy, QLD
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Slicing, packing, quality inspection
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Trimmed fat to remove undesirable parts from cuts of meat.
- Trained new employees on proper meat-cutting techniques and safety measures.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Capital Transport Services
Brisbane, QLD
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivery of packages to homes and local businesses
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
Meat Cutter
Nolan Meats
Gympie, QLD
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Full time work, Slicing, Packing, Sorting, Quality Inspections
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Trimmed fat to remove undesirable parts from cuts of meat.
- Trained new employees on proper meat-cutting techniques and safety measures.
RECRUIT, AUSTRALIAN REGULAR ARMY
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Training drills, first aid training, field craft, weapons training, navigation, combat training
Truck Driver
Jeffrey Earthworx
Eerwah Vale, QLD
06.2024 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- 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.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Education
ADDITIONAL -
CERTIFICATE III PROCESS PLANT OPERATIONS
ADDITIONAL - undefined
CERTIFICATE II IN AUTOMOTIVE
ADDITIONAL - undefined
CERTIFICATE I IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
ADDITIONAL - undefined
CERTIFICATE II IN INFORMATION DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
ADDITIONAL - undefined
CERTIFICATE II IN HOSPITALITY
SECONDARY - undefined
JAMES NASH STATE HIGH SCHOOL
12.2016
SECONDARY - undefined
DALBY STATE HIGH SCHOOL
12.2015
Skills
- Truck loading and unloading
- Site Condition Assessment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety awareness
References
- Joshua Livingstone, Operations Manager, 0407 718 591, josh@kquarry.com.au
- Liam Pickering, SSE / Director, 0427 969 323, liam@ljindustries.com.au
Certification
- Confined space
- HR unrestricted
- White card
Timeline
Truck Driver
Jeffrey Earthworx
06.2024 - Current
ERSED Laborer
Protech
03.2024 - 06.2025
Farm Hand
CL Maccas
02.2024 - 04.2024
Front End Loader Operator
Gympie Landscape Supplies
12.2023 - 02.2024
Vacuum Truck Operator
Tyzac Vacuume Excivations
06.2023 - 10.2023
Machine Operator
Hy-Tec Concrete
04.2023 - 08.2023
TRAINEE FULLTIME
Kingaroy Quarry Supplies
01.2022 - 04.2023
Delivery Driver
Kingaroy Freight Express
06.2021 - 01.2022
Meat Slicer
Swickers
04.2020 - 06.2021
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Capital Transport Services
01.2019 - 03.2020
Meat Cutter
Nolan Meats
01.2018 - 02.2019
RECRUIT, AUSTRALIAN REGULAR ARMY
01.2017 - 04.2017
BOTTELO CASHIER
01.2015
ADDITIONAL - undefined
CERTIFICATE II IN AUTOMOTIVE
ADDITIONAL - undefined
CERTIFICATE I IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
ADDITIONAL - undefined
CERTIFICATE II IN INFORMATION DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
ADDITIONAL - undefined
CERTIFICATE II IN HOSPITALITY
SECONDARY - undefined
JAMES NASH STATE HIGH SCHOOL
SECONDARY - undefined
DALBY STATE HIGH SCHOOL
ADDITIONAL -
CERTIFICATE III PROCESS PLANT OPERATIONS