NEIL CALLAGHAN
Urangan,QLD
Summary
A dedicated and reliable hardworking individual seeking his next career challenge. Neil is seeking a fulfilling long-term role where he can expand and apply his current professional skills he has developed to date.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Tractor Operator
Green life group
CALOUNDRA WEST, QLD
02.2024 - 08.2026
- Operated tractors for field preparation and haulage tasks, supporting agricultural operations at Green Life Group.
- Inspected tractor equipment before shifts and reported maintenance needs.
- Monitored and enforced safety procedures during field operations and transport routes to mitigate risks.
- Executed roadside slashing to enhance visibility and ensure safety on routes./Performed escort duties during TMI implementation to ensure safety and compliance.
Tractor Slasher
Agile Arbor
Bathurst
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Mowed roadside grass along Central West NSW highways and main roads to maintain safety and visibility.
- Managed traffic control during roadside mowing operations to ensure safety for workers and motorists.
- Coordinated traffic control for roadside mowing operations to ensure safety and compliance.
- Maintained tools and machinery to ensure operational readiness.
- Operated padfoot roller for road construction projects.
- Operated trench roller for effective soil compaction.
- Served as tree felling spotter and operated patrol car for safety.
- Enhanced tractor slashing operator skills through training sessions to improve efficiency and safety. to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Gained level 2 traffic control tickets (Valid in NSW but able to get QLD qualification).
Fulltime Carer for Daughter
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Provided full-time care for daughter diagnosed with complex PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
- Supported daily personal care for vulnerable residents in care setting
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, and grooming routines
- Prepared meals and encouraged healthy eating habits
Lead Supervisor
Clomell Pumpkin Farm – CNL Pastural
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Outlined main duties and tasks for team members.
- Organised and planned daily operations for crew to ensure smooth workflow.
- Maintained and repaired farm equipment and machinery to ensure operational readiness.
- Performed automated irrigation system maintenance to optimise water usage.
- Write company OHS policy and procedures for safe working
Civil Labourer/Plant operator
Daracon Group
01.1996 - 01.2007
- Outlined daily tasks and duties
- Executed pipe laying procedures
- Conducted grade checking assessments
- Grade Checking
- Highlighted significant accomplishments
- Promoted to Leading Hand on the Pacific Highway duplication.
- Assumed role of senior grade checker while also serving as leading hand.
- Gained greater pipe laying skills to work fully autonomously and later run a crew under my supervision.
- Leveraged prior knowledge to manage new contracts, resulting in promotions.
Maintenance Worker
Hunter District Water Board
01.1990 - 01.1996
- Outlined primary duties for the role.
- Performed general ground maintenance of depot to ensure safe and clean working environment
- Assisted in construction and repairs, supporting project completion and team efficiency
- Laying and welding pipes
- Dogging
- Acquired pipe laying and welding skills
- Tractor Slasher/Operator
- Conducted pipeline maintenance to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards
- Labour hand for construction and repairs
- Civil hand for construction
- Highlighted significant accomplishments during tenure.
- Learned how to work in a team environment
- Dogging Ticket
Apprentice Carpenter
Russell Heaton Carpentry
01.1983 - 01.1990
- Outlined primary job duties.
- Constructed and repaired timber, plywood, and wallboard structures, ensuring durability and compliance with building standards.
- Cut, shaped, and fitted timber parts to create precise structural components for various projects.
- Erected house frames, contributing to efficient project timelines and structural integrity.
- Highlighted significant accomplishments.
- Obtained trade certificate in carpentry and joinery.
Education
Year 10 -
Raymond Terrace High School
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Autonomous teamwork
- Tractor operation
- Heavy equipment inspection
- Field preparation
- Rapid adaptation
- Open-minded with the ability to share roles and responsibilities within a team
Timeline
Tractor Operator
Green life group
02.2024 - 08.2026
Tractor Slasher
Agile Arbor
01.2020 - 11.2023
Fulltime Carer for Daughter
01.2011 - 01.2020
Lead Supervisor
Clomell Pumpkin Farm – CNL Pastural
01.2008 - 01.2011
Civil Labourer/Plant operator
Daracon Group
01.1996 - 01.2007
Maintenance Worker
Hunter District Water Board
01.1990 - 01.1996
Apprentice Carpenter
Russell Heaton Carpentry
01.1983 - 01.1990
Year 10 -
Raymond Terrace High School