MICHAEL DAWSON
Callala Beach,NSW
Summary
Results-driven driver specializing in septic systems and hazardous materials transportation. Demonstrated success in planning efficient routes and maintaining effective client communication, ensuring timely service and adherence to safety regulations. Committed to improving operational efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Driver/Machinest
ACE CUTTERS
01.2022 - 03.2026
- Operated UD MR & HR crane trucks with 540 unic crane unit, managing 3t lifting capacity remotely.
- Competent with overhead gantry crane mainly used to move metal coils & sheeting to load trucks.
- Executed forklift operations, picking, packing, and dispatching tasks.
- Assisted in operating sheet metal rolling profile machines, ensuring quality production.
- Manufactured roofing products to meet customer specifications.
- Communicated effectively with builders onsite to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
Septic Truck Driver
Premier Pumpouts
Wandandian, NSW
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Driving a Volvo 12 speed roadranger articulated septic tanker.
- Drivind a Volvo HR 9 speed synchromesh septic truck.
- Serviced commercial and residentual septic systems.
- Drive trucks to transport materials and equipment.
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Planed efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Operate sewer cleaning equipment, measure deposits by gauges, record and receipt all.
- Carried and played out hoses and joints of pipe from truck to the tank or standpipe.
- Apply safety procedures and policies as outlined.
- Complyed with rules and regulations of disposal locatioins, Septic is to be emptied daily before shift finished, at the assigned locations.
Dangerous Goods Driver
Nowchem
South Nowra, NSW
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured safe and legal handling of dangerous goods through proper separation.
- Maintained dangerous goods database by assessing and resolving discrepancies.
- Responded to spills and releases of hazardous waste by performing containment and cleanup.
- Observed and followed all safety rules and procedures including wearing required personal safety equipment. Coordinate the loadings of containers making sure hazardous materials are being loaded correctly and containers/ IBC loads are placarded correctly.
- Utilised safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintained a safe and clean work environment.
- Coordinated logistics between warehouse and vendor for efficient operations.
- Warehouse shipping / receiving / assisting forklift operations / Stand up forklift / unload trucks / scan products / staging locations of products inventory inspections.
Delivery Driver
Hanlon Windows
Bomaderry, NSW
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Delivered windows across Sydney, surrounding areas, Highlands, Canberra, and south coastal regions to ensure timely service.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with the transport team to ensure timely returns for next-day loading.
- Loaded and secured products onto trucks per company specifications for safe transport.
- Lifted windows onto truck, handling panels up to 90kg with team assistance.
- Using ropes, packing devices to secure windows onto the A frame of the truck, to deliver onsite.
- Inspected vehicle condition prior to delivery to ensure safety and compliance.
Assistant Furniture Removalist
Fair Dinkum Removals
Nowra, NSW
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered furniture according to work order, ensuring accurate placement at designated locations.
- Coordinated breakdown and setup of heavy furniture, facilitating smooth transitions at client locations.
- Packed and secured items for safe transportation during residential and commercial moves.
- Operated moving equipment and tools to facilitate efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Collaborated with team members to strategize optimal moving techniques for diverse environments.
Forklift Driver, Picker and Packer
Woolworths Distribution Centre
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Operated forklift controls to efficiently stack and unstack items in warehouse.
- Organised pallets and accurately picked items for customer orders.
- Retrieved merchandise from shelves according to inventory requests.
- Obtained, packed, weighed, wrapped, sealed, and labeled supplies of products.
- Transporting goods to designated areas in the warehouse.
- Receiving pick ticket from supervisor via talk man commands.
Yard Person
Zupps Suzuki
Mt Gravat, QLD
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Coordinated customer pick-ups and drop-offs at designated locations.
- Maintained fuel levels and cleanliness of all vehicles to ensure readiness for use.
- Washed and detailed vehicles while keeping yard organized and free of debris.
- Managed inventory of cleaning products to ensure availability for daily operations.
Order Picker, Forklift Driver, Picker/ Packer, Storeman
Zupps Parts and Distribution Centre
Coopers Plains, QLD
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Collected pick tickets from supervisor for processing orders.
- Packed and weighed goods, sealed boxes to ensure safe transport and compliance with shipping standards.
- Operating machines to lift, place and remove goods, on high levels.
- Received incoming goods, checked for damage and discrepancies against invoices to ensure quality control.
- Arranged and performed unloading operations, secured certification of deliveries to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Operating computers to obtain details of location and quantity of items in stock.
Second Class Welder
Jaws Buckets and Attachments
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Study blueprints, drawing or specifications to determine appropriate welding procedures and other job requirements.
- Clean and prepare metal surfaces for welding by flame-cutting, thermal cutting, gouging, beveling, grinding or filling - pre-heats thick materials to required temperature.
- Connected power sources to welding equipment, ensuring optimal performance during welding operations.
- Regulated gas pressure and voltage settings, maintaining stable conditions for high-quality welds.
- Opened valves and activated switches to ignite torches and start welding machines, facilitating timely project execution.
Education
Certificate III -
Transport and Logistics, Warehouse and Storage
Certificate II -
Engineering
Certificate II -
Retail
Certificate III -
Micro Business Operations
Skills
- Route optimization
- Customer service excellence
- Efficiency
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Fast-paced adaptability
- Independent work
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Quick learning
Certification
- Unrestricted Road Ranger Licence
- Dangerous Goods Licence
- Forklift licence
- Open Car licence
- Open motorcycle licence
- Recreational boat licence
- MC Licence
- SLP
References
- Mark Nadar, ACE Gutters, 0439 400 300
- Jo, Premier Pumpouts, 0425 307 435
- Andrew, Nowchem, 0447 312 379
- Gary, Hanlon Windows, 0417 249 858
- Shane, Fair Dinkum Removals, 0403 737 648
- Michelle, Powder Works, 0404 096 511
- Allison, The Great Husky Bite, 02 44 415 604
Timeline
Delivery Driver/Machinest
ACE CUTTERS
01.2022 - 03.2026
Septic Truck Driver
Premier Pumpouts
08.2021 - 02.2022
Dangerous Goods Driver
Nowchem
04.2021 - 08.2021
Delivery Driver
Hanlon Windows
01.2018 - 03.2021
Assistant Furniture Removalist
Fair Dinkum Removals
10.2017 - 01.2018
Forklift Driver, Picker and Packer
Woolworths Distribution Centre
01.2013 - 01.2014
Yard Person
Zupps Suzuki
07.2012 - 08.2012
Order Picker, Forklift Driver, Picker/ Packer, Storeman
Zupps Parts and Distribution Centre
01.2009 - 01.2012
Second Class Welder
Jaws Buckets and Attachments
06.2008 - 01.2009
Certificate III -
Transport and Logistics, Warehouse and Storage
Certificate II -
Engineering
Certificate II -
Retail
Certificate III -
Micro Business Operations