Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Mark Small

ABCD
Wattamondara,NSW
1
Certification
40
years of professional experience

Highly experienced heavy machinery operator and Heavy Combination truck driver with more than three decades of practical experience across civil construction, earthmoving, transport, crushing and screening, agricultural operations, and general labouring. Skilled in operating excavators up to 85 tonnes, dozers, loaders, dump trucks and heavy vehicles, with strong capability in mechanical repairs, welding, and equipment maintenance. Known for reliability, safe work practices, and the ability to work independently or within diverse teams.

Work History

Machinery Operator / HC Driver / General Labourer

8 Years
ABCD | 01.2018 - 01.2026
  • Operating excavators, dozers, loaders and dump trucks for earthworks, trenching, stockpiling and site preparation
  • Performing bulk earthworks, battering, benching, trenching and final trim work
  • Loading trucks, feeding crushers and managing material stockpiles
  • Conducting safe haulage operations using 40T dump trucks
  • Heavy Combination truck driving for materials, machinery and site transport
  • Conducting daily pre-start inspections, identifying faults and reporting defects
  • Performing mechanical repairs including hose replacement, greasing, filter changes and minor welding
  • Assisting with breakdown repairs and maintaining safe work zones
  • Supporting supervisors with site setup, pack-down and general labouring tasks

Truck Driver / Operator / General Labourer

5 Years
Gunnedah Trade Waste | 01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Operating trucks for waste transport and disposal
  • Performing general labouring duties including equipment handling and site support
  • Welding and mechanical repairs on vehicles and equipment
  • Conducting pre-start checks and maintaining safe operating practices
  • Assisting with maintenance and repair of machinery and tools

Operator – Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Trucks & Dump Trucks

2 Years
Mackellar Excavations | 01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Operating excavators for trenching, earthworks, loading and site preparation
  • Operating dozers for pushing, ripping, spreading material and building pads
  • Operating loaders for stockpile management and feeding crushers
  • Driving trucks and dump trucks for material haulage
  • Conducting crushing and screening operations, adjusting feed rates and clearing blockages
  • Performing repairs and maintenance including hydraulic hose replacement, greasing and minor welding
  • Supporting earthmoving operations with safe, efficient machinery use

Truck Driver – Agricultural Transport

1 Year
Mulyan Pty Ltd, Cowra | 01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Transporting vegetables from farm sites to processing facilities
  • Loading and unloading produce safely and efficiently
  • Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and performing basic mechanical checks

Fencing Labourer

2 Years
Al Syphers Fencing | 01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Assisting with installation of residential and agricultural fencing
  • Digging post holes, mixing concrete and assembling fence lines
  • Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
  • Supporting site preparation and clean-up

Truck Driver / Water Drill Operator / General Labourer

14 Years
Alan Small House Removals & Drilling Services | 01.1986 - 01.2000
  • Operating trucks for house removals and transport
  • Performing water drilling operations and maintaining drilling equipment
  • Assisting with renovations, general labouring and site preparation
  • Conducting mechanical repairs and equipment maintenance as required

Skills

Skilled in operating excavators up to 85 tons
Proficient in dozer operation techniques
Commercial truck driving expertise
Proficient in operating 40-ton dump trucks
Loader machinery expertise
Aggregate processing skills
Mechanical repairs and maintenance
Welding and fabrication
Agricultural and residential fencing
Water drilling expertise
Farm supply chain logistics
Pre-start safety evaluations

Certification

  • Heavy Combination Licence – Licence No. 2426CU
  • OH&S Construction Induction (White Card) – Card No. 484413
  • LDO National Training – Construction Excavator Operations
  • LDO National Training – Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations

Timeline

Machinery Operator / HC Driver / General Labourer

ABCD
01.2018 - 01.2026Read More

Truck Driver / Operator / General Labourer

Gunnedah Trade Waste
01.2013 - 01.2018Read More

Operator – Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Trucks & Dump Trucks

Mackellar Excavations
01.2011 - 01.2013Read More

Truck Driver – Agricultural Transport

Mulyan Pty Ltd, Cowra
01.2010 - 01.2011Read More

Fencing Labourer

Al Syphers Fencing
01.2007 - 01.2009Read More

Truck Driver / Water Drill Operator / General Labourer

Alan Small House Removals & Drilling Services
01.1986 - 01.2000Read More
Mark Small