PAUL BROWN

I have been operating a body truck(tipper) in my local area supplying quarry materials and also onsite civil construction.

I have also operated 3.5t excavators and skid steer bobcats when necessary.

I have been reasonably busy however exorbitant fuel prices have made it unviable to continue and I have decided to return to employment within the mining sector.

• Operated commercial vehicles to ensure timely deliveries across designated routes.
• Adhered to safety regulations while transporting goods, minimizing risk and ensuring compliance.
• Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain operational efficiency and address maintenance needs.
• Managed delivery schedules effectively, optimizing routes for fuel efficiency and time management.
• This role was a twice weekly run from Brisbane to Rockhampton,Gladstone and Bundaberg operating a Kenworth 408 with 18 pallet tautliner.

This position had me supporting Ensign 966 gas drilling rig at multiple drill sites in central QLD.

The position involved operating a Kenworth 609 and double road train flat top trailers. The tasks involved loading and delivering various materials and equipment for the ongoing operation of the rig.

Also onsite management of water supply and operating a semi vacuum tanker as required. Rig moves involved transporting the various trailer mounted rig components form site to site in road train and single configuration.

This role was DIDO and camp based 2 weeks on and 1 off.

I have worked for Tony,who is a close friend of mine, quite a few different time over many years both on wages and for a period of time as an owner driver.

The equipment was a Kenworth 908,T900 and T610 with various trailer combinations including Bdoubles and road trains.

The role were varied ranging from hauling building materials,heavy haulage and regular oversize work all over Australia,predominantly accommodation building(transportables) from Miles QLD to the Pilbara region in WA. This work was both extendable drop deck oversize or double road train oversize. Other tasks within my role was operating B Doubles hauling large cable drums and related equipment to various solar construction site across regional NSW and QLD.