Michael Aiken
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Dynamic water cart operator with extensive experience at Heavey Plant Rentals, excelling in equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Recognized for training new staff and maintaining high standards of workplace cleanliness and organization.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
water cart operator
Heavey plant rentals
olive downs , qld
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Operated carts to transport heavy equipment and materials safely.
- Conducted routine inspections of cart functionality and safety features.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate effective loading and unloading procedures.
- Assisted in training new staff on safe cart operation practices.
mc water cart operator roadtrains
essjays contracting
Gracemere , QLD
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated cart systems for efficient material transport on job sites.
- Maintained safety protocols while handling heavy equipment and materials.
- Inspected carts regularly for proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- Followed instructions to execute daily tasks in a timely manner.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about project needs and updates.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to identify areas for improvement in efficiency.
- Repaired minor defects on damaged or malfunctioning parts of the cart system promptly.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning safe operation of motorized vehicles.
all rounder on my weeks off I do part time work
Duffy civiel
Emerald, QLD
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated heavy machinery to support construction and infrastructure projects.
- Monitored site conditions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate daily operational tasks effectively.
mc side tippers and water cart
Jason Ross earth moving
Emerald, QLD
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Hoxton Park High
Hoxton park Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety inspection
- Material handling
- Routine maintenance
- Defect repair
- Operational efficiency
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- Safety compliance
- Workplace cleanliness
- Organizational skills
- Lead generation
- Reliability
- Multitasking capacity
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Networking skills
- Record keeping
Certification
- I hold mc licence
- side tippers up to quad exp
- roadtrain water cart operations
- rollar ticket
- loader ticket
- 180 hours in a moxy willing to get tickets if needed
References
References available upon request.
civil work operations manger /owner operator
- sewake excavation and civel
- 2 1/2 years in Syd running the company
- I've also owned and operated 6 a/b triple side tippers as well as haven 15 blokes on the books
Timeline
mc water cart operator roadtrains
essjays contracting
06.2025 - 03.2026
all rounder on my weeks off I do part time work
Duffy civiel
03.2025 - 02.2026
water cart operator
Heavey plant rentals
08.2024 - 05.2026
mc side tippers and water cart
Jason Ross earth moving
08.2023 - 12.2024
Hoxton Park High