Michael Drinkwater
Port Macquarie,NSW
Summary
Born in Port Macquarie I have extensive local knowledge gained through running my own business. I am fit and hard working, looking for work ideally driving HR vehicles. I am a very competent and confident driver with a 100% clean driving record.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Gardener
Port City Gardening
Port Macquarie
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Operating Light Rigid tip truck.
- Maintained gardens and grounds of properties, ensuring proper care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
- Used power equipment such as mowers, trimmers and blowers to maintain lawns in good condition.
- Performed regular pruning and trimming of hedges, bushes, shrubs, trees and other vegetation.
- Applied weed control treatments as necessary.
- Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating, and edging around flower beds and walkways.
- Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
HR Driver
Australia Post
Port Macquarie
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding pick-ups and deliveries status updates.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using manual and powered pallet jacks.
Qualified Painter and Decorator
Michael Drinkwater Painting
Port Macquarie
01.2006 - 12.2021
- Managed a mid size team of commercial painters.
- Estimated cost of materials needed for projects.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
HR Driver
Private Farmers
Moree
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Seasonal work transporting grain and cattle.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Painter and Decorator
Gordon Payne Painting
Port Macquarie
01.1997 - 02.2006
- Completed apprenticeship.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
Education
Cert 111 Painter And Decorator -
Tafe
Newcastle, NSW10-1999
Year 10 Certificate -
Port Macquarie High School
Port Macquarie, NSW11-1997
Skills
- Operating a variety of MR and HR vehicles
- Business management and leadership
- Competent in safe physical work practices
- Equipment Maintenance
- Cargo Handling
- Delivery Scheduling
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Trained in NSW Safety Regulations
Affiliations
- Surfing
- Snowboarding
- Woodworking
References
David Munday - Principle, Tacking Point Primary School 0428 221 968
Daniel Scarlett - Owner/builder Lighthouse Beach Constructions 0423 389 026
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteTimeline
Gardener
Port City Gardening
04.2022 - 02.2024
HR Driver
Australia Post
01.2022 - 04.2022
Qualified Painter and Decorator
Michael Drinkwater Painting
01.2006 - 12.2021
HR Driver
Private Farmers
01.2002 - 01.2012
Painter and Decorator
Gordon Payne Painting
01.1997 - 02.2006
Cert 111 Painter And Decorator -
Tafe
Year 10 Certificate -
Port Macquarie High School
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