Mike McKenzy
Brisbane
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Hydrovac Operator at APU, excelling in route planning and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to ensure timely project completion while adhering to safety regulations. Highly mechanical-minded, with a strong commitment to maintaining clean and efficient work environments.
Working with current position at Box Factory, have established different routes making far more effective and time saving adding more efficient ways for faster delivery of customers packaging supplies.
Have also established a great connection with customers resulting in very friendly status of arriving on-time.
Have a good knowledge of where I am delivering too throughout Brisbane City, plus surrounding suburbs, which includes, southern and northern suburbs of Brisbane.
The insights of loading the trucks, where packaging supplies can be placed and safely placed with weights has proven to exceed expectations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Box Factory
Acacia Ridge
01.2024 - Current
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
Hydrovac Operator
APU
Yatala
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Communicated with customers regarding project timelines, expectations, issues. throughout the duration of each job.
- Responded promptly to service calls from customers regarding emergency repairs or maintenance needs.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, filter replacements. on a regular basis.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of hydrovac equipment to ensure safety and operational readiness.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from truck beds as needed for projects.
- Provided assistance with setup, take down of hydrovac equipment at start, end of each shift as needed.
- Collaborated with other crew members on site to plan efficient use of resources and avoid delays in completion times.
- Cleaned, maintained, and repaired hydrovac equipment as needed.
- Adhered to all applicable safety regulations regarding the operation of hydrovac equipment on job sites.
- Utilized water jetting techniques when required to remove debris from pipes or other difficult areas before excavation can begin.
- Documented daily activities such as hours worked, fuel consumption, maintenance needs. into company records system accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured that excavations were completed safely and according to customer specifications.
- Followed all company policies related to operating procedures for hydrovac units.
- Monitored fluid levels and pressure gauges during operations to ensure proper function of the truck's systems.
- Operated hydrovac trucks in a safe and responsible manner while performing excavation services for various clients.
- Inspected work sites prior to beginning excavation processes to identify any potential hazards or obstacles that could impede progress.
- Maintained cleanliness of worksite area by removing excess dirt and debris after completion of each job.
- Set up equipment safely to prevent injury or damage.
- Operated high-pressure water and vacuum systems to liquify and remove dirt from target areas.
- Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections to check for maintenance and repair needs.
- Uncovered utilities, slotted trenches and cleaned sewer lines.
Farm Hand
Wonderful Pork
Kerang
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Mechanical Repairs
Skills
- Route planning
- Vehicle inspection
- Cargo handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Pre-starts
- Driver log book
- Very mechanical minded
- Clean and tidy working
- Follow and practice safety and health
Certification
- Sitesafe/white card
- HR
Timeline
Truck Driver
Box Factory
01.2024 - Current
Farm Hand
Wonderful Pork
02.2021 - 06.2021
Hydrovac Operator
APU
01.2021 - 06.2023