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MICHAEL DICKINSON

MICHAEL DICKINSON

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Skilled and safety-focused Excavator Operator with over 1.5 years of experience in commercial construction and landscaping projects. Proficient in operating a wide range of excavators and attachments for trenching, grading, site preparation, and utility installation. Known for precision, efficiency, and strict adherence to safety standards. Strong ability to read site plans, coordinate with crews, and adapt to changing site conditions. Committed to maintaining equipment and delivering high-quality results on time and within scope.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Work Experience

K&K Cooling
11.2021
  • Refrigeration & Electrical Work

Apprentice Landscaper / Excavator Operator

Ld Total
10.2023 - Current

Commercial landscaping team leader.

  • Lead a team of landscapers, assigning tasks and providing direction on a daily basis.

Project coordination

  • Collaborate with project managers: Work with project managers, architects, and clients to ensure landscaping plans align with the overall construction project timeline, budget, and design vision.
  • Daily work scheduling: Organize and schedule daily landscaping tasks for the team, ensuring proper resources and equipment are available and that work progresses according to the project plan.
  • Skills and Qualifications:
  • Proficient in operating mini and full-size excavators.
  • Experience reading landscape blueprints and grading plans, Familiarity with soil types and drainage requirements
  • Strong awareness of underground utilities and safe digging practices. Understanding of landscaping materials and installation techniques. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain condition.

Abalone farming

Yumba Aquaculture
05.2022 - Current
  • Casual Employment - full time hours

Carpet Cleaning Assistant

Eastern Eyre Carpet Care
01.2017 - Current
  • Assist carpet cleaner with all jobs
  • Casual Employment

Labour

City of Port Lincoln Council
05.2023 - 10.2023

Concrete Work

Mixing and pouring concrete for foundations, roads, sidewalks, and walls. Setting up formwork (molds for concrete). Finishing concrete surfaces to ensure smoothness and durability.


Plumbing and Drainage Work.

Digging trenches for installing water pipes and sewer lines. Assisting with pipe installation for water supply, sewage, or stormwater drainage systems.


Excavation and Earthworks.

Excavating soil for foundations, trenches, and pits. Shaping and leveling ground to prepare the site for construction (grading).Trenching for utilities like water, gas, or electrical lines.

Deli Specialist

Drakes Supermarket
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Customer service
  • Food handling
  • Following work health and safety procedures
  • Following cross contamination procedures
  • Weighing and calculating
  • Following housekeeping procedures
  • Cleaning and food preparation and presentation
  • Working as a part of a team
  • Casual Employment

Education

Certificate II - Civil Construction

Port Lincoln High School
01.2022

Skills

    Safety Awarene

  • Understanding safety protocols (eg, PPE use, fall protection)
  • Hazard recognition on job sites
  • First aid and emergency response knowledge
  • Communication Skills

  • Clear verbal communication with crew, supervisors, and subcontractors Following written instructions like plans and checklists, Reporting issues or progress to team leaders or managers
  • Problem-Solving Identifying on-site issues and finding practical solutions
    Adapting to unexpected changes in weather, materials, or site conditions
  • Willingness to Learn Learning new tools, materials, or techniques, Staying current with industry standards and certifications

Certification

  • 2021
  • White Card (Construction)
  • Certificate I in Doorways to Construction
  • 2022
  • Certificate II in construction pathways

Timeline

Apprentice Landscaper / Excavator Operator

Ld Total
10.2023 - Current

Labour

City of Port Lincoln Council
05.2023 - 10.2023

Abalone farming

Yumba Aquaculture
05.2022 - Current

Work Experience

K&K Cooling
11.2021

Deli Specialist

Drakes Supermarket
01.2021 - 01.2022

Carpet Cleaning Assistant

Eastern Eyre Carpet Care
01.2017 - Current

Certificate II - Civil Construction

Port Lincoln High School
MICHAEL DICKINSON