MELISSA HALLIDAY
Townsville,QLD
Summary
After an extensive career working in the mining industry as an Underground Articulated Haul Truck Operator and Agitator Truck Driver/Batcher, I have a proven history of working safely and prioritizing tasks while working in fast-paced environments. I am a highly motivated and results-driven employee who is now looking to further my work experience within the mining industry Reliable heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver with solid experience in transporting goods efficiently and safely over long distances. Possess strong navigation skills, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to maintain vehicle condition. Skilled in time management and route planning, contributing to consistent on-time deliveries. Demonstrated capability to improve fuel efficiency through strategic driving techniques, reducing operational costs for previous employers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistic Truck Driver
Followmont Transport
Townsville, QLD
02.2025 - Current
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Delivery of products in a safe and timely manner.
Underground Articulated Haul Truck Operator
Pryce Mining (Deflector Mine)
Perth, Western Australia
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated haul truck to transport material from stockpiles to processing plants and other designated areas.
- Inspected load security prior to transporting materials to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Safe Operation of Epiroc Truck and Drive to the conditions of the mine and other vehicles.
- Training New Operators.
- Pre-Start Checks of Trucks before every use.
Underground Agitator Truck Driver/Batcher
Hanson's
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Fosterville Gold Mine
- Responsible for safely operating Mack and Kenworth Agitator Trucks to transport ready mix concrete into the mine safely and efficiently, adhering to all traffic and safety regulations both above and underground
- Safely operate Volvo 120 F and Komatsu Front End Loaders to transport and load raw aggregates including sand, gravel, and crushed stone from stockpiles to aggregate bins and hoppers for batching and delivery Fosterville Gold Mine Shotcrete's and Pad Pours
- Ensure the proper mixing and consistency of concrete by monitoring and adjusting the agitator's mixing process, including the rotation speed and water content, to meet customer specifications
- Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance on the agitator truck, such as cleaning and lubricating components, to ensure its reliability and report any issues to the maintenance team for prompt repairs
- Effectively participating in positive 2-way radio communication with Mine Control with other operators while driving vehicles as per traffic management plans throughout the delivery sites and effectively communicating with SIMOPS
- Ensuring all daily operational KPI targets are being met safely, efficiently and within the specified project timeframes, consistently liaising with other drivers and store men to ensure a safe working environment that is incident and injury-free
- Conducting daily vehicle pre-starts including 360-degree checks, identifying and reporting any maintenance issues, refuelling, checking and changing tyres, performing minor mechanical repairs and reporting major issues directly to management
- Maintain strict compliance with OH&S rules and regulations including pre-start and toolbox meetings, hazard identification and reporting, and promoting a safe working environment that is LTI free ensuring that all housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the work site including barricading of the work area
- Fosterville Gold Mine
Bus Driver/Utility
ESS
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Cannington Mine
- Safely operate Toyota Coaster bus transporting residents to and from the site, camp, and the airport, adhering to all traffic management plans that are in place and ensuring the bus is running on time as per allocated timetables
- Cleaning all offices, common areas, accommodation blocks and change rooms according to cleaning schedules including replenishing all stock, sanitising, sweeping and mopping, rubbish removal and stripping and sealing of the dongas
- Dining room duties such as wiping down tables, restocking cutlery and crockery, refilling salt and pepper shakers and cleaning the kitchen and dining room after service
- Set up and packed down crib facilities including arranging salads, cold meats, bread, fresh fruit and pastries, performed basic food preparation and conducted temperature checks on cold wells accurately recording readings
- Unloading weekly delivery trucks, applying correct manual handling procedures, dispersing goods throughout freezers, fridges and storerooms, rotating stock using the FIFO method
- Ensure the refuelling and cleaning of buses using high pressure water blasters and chemicals as per MSDS guidelines, maintain the inside of the buses, removing rubbish, washing the windows and sweeping and mopping the floors for passenger comfort
- Conduct detailed pre-start inspections of all vehicles prior to operating checking tyre pressure, oils, fan belts, AdBlue and fluid levels reporting any defects and tagging out is necessary
- Complying with all site safety practices such as JHA's, Take 5's, wearing the correct P.P.E for the task and hazard reporting to ensure a hazard-free environment
- Cannington Mine
Customer Service and Mail Room
Australia Post
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Customer Service.
- Stock Inventory
- Opening and Closing
- Money Handling
Manager
Tropical Lodge
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Innisfail Motel
- Innisfail Motel
Education
Middlemount High School
Middlemount, QLD01-1992
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle inspection
- Load securing
- Route planning
- Record keeping
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Hazard identification
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency response readiness
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
References
- Lewis Pryce, Owner Pryce Mining Contractors, 0428227761
- Kevin Ayres, Manager, Hanson Construction, 0409 758 611
- Craig Burg, FGM Shiftboss, Agnico Eagle FGM, 0407 100 759
Licences And Experience
- HR Driver's Licence
- White Card
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Police Certificate
- Standard 11
- Front End Loader
- LF Forklift Licence
- Certificate 4 Business Management
- Certificate 4 Training and Assessment
- Experienced operating: HR Trucks, Toyota Coaster, Volvo 120 F and Komatsu Front End Loaders and Forklifts
- Site Inductions: Fosterville Gold Mine and South 32
- IT Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Batch Command and SAP
- Fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Timeline
Logistic Truck Driver
Followmont Transport
02.2025 - Current
Underground Articulated Haul Truck Operator
Pryce Mining (Deflector Mine)
08.2024 - 01.2025
Underground Agitator Truck Driver/Batcher
Hanson's
04.2022 - 05.2024
Bus Driver/Utility
ESS
11.2019 - 03.2022
Customer Service and Mail Room
Australia Post
01.2019 - 12.2019
Manager
Tropical Lodge
01.2018 - 12.2019
Middlemount High School