Paul Kirk
Wandong
Summary
Experienced Excavator and Machine Operator with more than 10 years of experience across civil construction,earthmoving and production mining. Proven ability to safely operate a wide range of heavy machinery, including excavators up to 50 tonnes, while maintaining high productivity and safety standards.
Skilled in bulk earthworks, trenching, GOS machine control, truck loading, rock breaking, final trim and equipment maintenance. Reliable hardworking and adaptable with FIFO mining experience and a strong commitment to teamwork and delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
ROKON
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated heavy machinery for civil construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Completed daily pre-start inspections and routine maintenance.
- Work efficiently within project deadlines while maintaining safety standards.
- Collaborated with construction crews to streamline site operations and improve overall productivity.
Curator
Shepparton Harness Racing Club
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed daily track preparation for race meetings.
- Maintained racing track surfaces for optimal safety and performance.
- Operated graders and water trucks for efficient track preparation.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure reliability.
Excavator Operator
Vistco Holdings
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Operated 25T Kobelco and 35T Case excavators
- Executed trenching, boxing out, and backfilling to prepare sites for construction.
- Performed rock breaking and material sorting.
- Loaded trucks with dog combinations, enhancing load capacity for efficient transport.
- Used GPS machine control system.
- Conducted daily maintenance and safety inspections.
- worked closely with site supervisors to deliver projects on schedule.
Machine Operator
Hampton & Civil Mining
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Operated Hitachi EX1900 and Komatsu PC1250 excavators.
- Loaded CAT777 haul trucks efficiently to ensure timely material delivery in a production mining environment.
- Worked safely in a high production FIFO operation.
- Achieved production targets consistently while adhering to strict safety procedures, contributing to overall operational success.
- Performed daily machine inspections and maintenance reporting to ensure optimal equipment performance and safety compliance.
Machine Operator
Eden Excavations
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Operated 35T Komatsu excavators to execute precise excavation tasks.
- Executed bulk earthworks and civil excavation to prepare sites for construction.
- Loaded trucks and dog combination with materials for transportation to job sites.
- Assisted with site preparation and earthmoving to ensure project timelines were met.
- Maintained equipment in excellent operating condition.
Machine Operator
Winslow Constructions
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Operated 36-50T Hitachi excavators for excavation and site preparation.
- Executed trenching, backfilling, and bulk excavation to support project timelines.
- Performed rock breaking and sorting.
- Loaded truck and dog combinations to ensure safe and efficient material transport.
- Collaborated on civil infrastructure projects across various locations.
Skills
- Excavator operation
- GPS machine control
- Pre start inspections
- Machine maintenance
- Production mining
- Bulk earthworks
- Civil construction
- Trenching
- Final trim
- Boxing out
- Backfilling
- Truck loading
- Haul truck loading
- Rock sorting
- Site safety compliance
- Teamwork and communication
Certification
- RIIMPO320F - Conduct Excavator Operations
- RIIMPO317F - Conduct Roller Operations
- RIIMPO321F - Conduct Wheeled Front Loader Operations
- RIIMPO337E - Conduct Articulated Haul Truck Operations
- RED CARD - 92739
- HEAVY RIDGID VICTORIAN LICENCE
Timeline
Machine Operator
ROKON
10.2025 - 02.2026
Curator
Shepparton Harness Racing Club
07.2024 - 09.2025
Excavator Operator
Vistco Holdings
10.2022 - 05.2024
Machine Operator
Hampton & Civil Mining
06.2021 - 08.2022
Machine Operator
Eden Excavations
01.2019 - 12.2020
Machine Operator
Winslow Constructions
05.2017 - 11.2018