Matthew Gillespie
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Dedicated Excavator Operator with extensive experience at Axis Drainage and Civil,since 2018 to current ,skilled in trench work and heavy equipment operation. Proven ability to enhance site safety through effective teamwork and environmental awareness. Adept at machine maintenance and equipment inspections, ensuring optimal performance and safety on-site.
Demolition Excavator Civil Construction - 2017 Jan - 2018 Feb – Skills required operating excavator, bobcat, dump truck, roller, strip out by hand and machinery.
Axis Drainage and Civil – 2016 May – 2017 – working with storm water and drainage and operating 20 and 33 tonne machinery and other small machinery. Eg. Bobcat.
Waterland Irrigation 2013 – 26 April 2016 – Water irrigation plumbing work
Queanbeyan City Council – Plumbing Trades Assistant Labourer – Casual employment through Ranstad – included repair of broken water mains, repair of broken leaking and sewer mains and fittings
Labouring and bobcat driving for Muddy’s Excavating – included laying sand, backfilling and laying of pipes, maintenance of bobcat.
1st year Plumbing apprentice at Custom Plumbing
Odd Garden Maintenance jobs
Worked as a casual for Custom Plumbing in school holidays and work experience assisting plumbers with apprentice type tasks such as lagging of pipe work and digging trenches and tidying the workspace.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exavator Operator
Axis Drainage and Civil
Canberra Act
01.2018 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Supported site clearance tasks, maintaining a secure work environment by removing debris and vegetation.
- Dig trenches for sewer , stormwater, water main, using trench rollers, rammers and all different size buckets Exavators from 13t to 35t
- Collaborated with other heavy equipment operators to coordinate movements and optimize work zone safety.
- Assisted in site preparation tasks, including clearing debris and vegetation, ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.
Demolition Excavator Civil Construction
Decc
Canberra Act
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Increased excavation efficiency by operating heavy machinery with precision and care.
- Ensured job site safety by consistently maintaining and inspecting equipment.
- Expedited project timelines by skillfully navigating tight spaces with large equipment, minimizing delays due to difficult site conditions.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through disciplined time management skills and efficient coordination with other trades onsite.
Exavator Operator / Pipe Laying
Axis Drainage and Civil
Canberra, ACT
05.2016 - 05.2017
Plumber Apprentice
Waterland Irrigation
Canberra, ACT
02.2013 - 04.2016
- Collaborated with contractors, electricians, and other trade professionals for smooth coordination during multi-disciplinary projects.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Gained proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics, allowing for accurate installation of piping systems according to design specifications.
Plumber Trade Assistant
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Queanbeyan, NSW
01.2012 - 01.2013
Plumbing Apprentice
Custom Plumbing Services
Canberra Act
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumbers.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Increased efficiency of pipe installations by accurately measuring, cutting, threading, and assembling materials as needed.
- Prevented potential leaks by meticulously testing newly installed lines before finalizing the installation process.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
Education
Year 10 Certificate - 2007-2010 Karabar High School 2010 NSW School Cert
Karabar Highschool
Karabar Nsw 2010
Skills
- Excavator operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Following directions
- Equipment inspection
- Rock breaking
- Demolition work
- Pre-operational equipment checks
- Environmental awareness
- Attachment changing
- Trench work
- Trench digging
- Heavy equipment operator
- Machine operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excavation backfills
- Digging plan coordination
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Maintenance duties
- Personal Skills – Reliable, respectful, energetic, friendly
Communication skills – Sociable, friendly, able to ask questions if unsure - Practical Skills – Able to work in a team, pick up hands on tasks quickly, able to work to timeframes
- Working with pipes, drains, digging trenches, lasers dumpy levels, gluing pipes, oxy welding and bending copper
- Ability to operate bobcat / pozy
- use of wackerpacker and various tools and equipment
Certification
2011 – 2015 Certificate III in Plumbing
2010 CIT Reid – Certificate II in hospitality
White card
Asbestos awareness card
Silicon awareness
Excavation skidsteer confined space attachments
High risk license
Certificate 3 in construction
Timeline
Exavator Operator
Axis Drainage and Civil
01.2018 - Current
Demolition Excavator Civil Construction
Decc
01.2017 - 02.2018
Exavator Operator / Pipe Laying
Axis Drainage and Civil
05.2016 - 05.2017
Plumber Apprentice
Waterland Irrigation
02.2013 - 04.2016
Plumber Trade Assistant
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
01.2012 - 01.2013
Plumbing Apprentice
Custom Plumbing Services
01.2011 - 01.2012
Year 10 Certificate - 2007-2010 Karabar High School 2010 NSW School Cert
Karabar Highschool