Luke Zurvas
Esperance
Summary
Experienced farm worker with a background in broadacre farming, machinery operation, and livestock management. Skilled in handling various agricultural machinery and vehicles while prioritizing safety and efficiency. Strong leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and a hands-on approach to daily operations. Dedicated to advancing a long-term career in the agricultural industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
OD transport
Esperance
12.2025 - Current
- Carting grain, canola, barley & wheat
- Carting lime
- Carting grain from CBH to Esperance port
- Operating a triple road train.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Navigated routes using GPS technology to optimize delivery times.
Farm Hand
A. O'Meehan & Co
Borden
02.2025 - 06.2025
Farm Hand
Sandplan Farming
Coomalbidgup
01.2022 - 01.2024
Farm Hand
Hewitt Farming Co
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated a variety of machinery including sprayers (ChemCert certified) and rollers.
- Performed general machinery maintenance and field operations.
- Operated machinery: ChemCert sprayers, 35t chaser bins, 40ft/60ft seeder bars, chisel and grizzly ploughs, fertilizer spreaders, and grain cleaners/dryers.
- Assisted with sheep management: drenching, tagging, mustering, and general care.
- Supervised teams in absence of the farm manager, ensuring daily tasks were completed efficiently.
- Conducted maintenance on farm equipment and vehicles.
- Managed grain truck loads and contributed to fencing, planting, and general operations.
- Operated GPS-equipped tractors, road trains, and other machinery.
- Conducted cotton module transport and land prep using speed tillers, chisel ploughs, and excavators.
- Participated in crop management and soil conditioning.
Farm Hand
LZTarome Farming Co
01.2016 - 12.2022
Forklift Driver / Labourer
Allied Mills
01.2015
Boner / Knife Hand / Labourer
JBS Dinmore
Dinmore
01.2015
- Worked in high-speed meat processing, specializing in beef boning.
- Applied knife skills to meet production targets.
Warehouse Labourer
JBS Dinmore
Dinmore
01.2015
- Sorted, categorized, and stored goods in cold room environments.
- Marked and organized inventory.
- Loaded/unloaded trucks, rotated stock, and packed distribution orders.
- Handled timely client deliveries and warehouse logistics.
Forklift Driver / Driver
VegePro4
01.2013
- Operated tractors and trucks for fertilizing, planting, subsoil ripping, and offsetting.
- Maintained farming equipment for peak performance.
- Harvested carrots and other crops, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Performed inter-row cultivation and rotary hoeing.
- Managed loading/unloading, stock control, and RF scanning.
- Maintained a clean, organized warehouse environment.
Education
Certificate - Chem Cert
Esperance Tafe
Certificate III - Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) - MTM30807
Certificate II - Meat Processing (Abattoirs) - MTM20107
Certificate I - Agriculture - RUA10198
Certificate I - Furnishing - LMF10102
Certificate I - General Construction - BCG10103
AusChem Certification -
Senior First Aid & CPR -
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Machinery operation
- Problem-solving
- Tractor operation
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Managing teams on farm
Certification
- Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) - MTM30807
- Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) - MTM20107
- Certificate I in Agriculture - RUA10198
- Certificate I in Furnishing - LMF10102
- Certificate I in General Construction - BCG10103
- AusChem Certification
- Senior First Aid & CPR
References
- David Gray, 0427 768 503
- Kyle (2IC) 0487 487 839
Timeline
Truck Driver
OD transport
12.2025 - Current
Farm Hand
A. O'Meehan & Co
02.2025 - 06.2025
Farm Hand
Sandplan Farming
01.2022 - 01.2024
Farm Hand
Hewitt Farming Co
01.2022 - 03.2023
Farm Hand
LZTarome Farming Co
01.2016 - 12.2022
Forklift Driver / Labourer
Allied Mills
01.2015
Boner / Knife Hand / Labourer
JBS Dinmore
01.2015
Warehouse Labourer
JBS Dinmore
01.2015
Forklift Driver / Driver
VegePro4
01.2013
Certificate - Chem Cert
Esperance Tafe