Paul Owens
Normanton,QLD
Summary
Dynamic heavy equipment operator with extensive experience at Gulf Labour Hire, excelling in roller operation and site safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining high standards of workplace cleanliness and conducting thorough equipment inspections to ensure optimal functionality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Semi Water cart operator
Pickering Earth Moving
Croydon , Qld
08.2026 - Current
- Operated carts on job sites, ensuring safe material transport to maintain access and support road maintenance and formation works.
- Assisted equipment operators with transporting materials during grading and earth moving projects to enhance workflow.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating material handling equipment.
- Inspected cart condition before use and reported mechanical issues to supervisors.
- Performed daily inspections on carts to ensure safety and functionality.
- Followed hand signals and radio instructions to support safe site movement.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning safe operation of motorized vehicles.
- Collaborated with supervisors to pinpoint areas for efficiency improvements in daily operations.
- Maintained accurate records of cart inventory and usage.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Camp Services
Gulf Labour Hire
Normanton, QLD
05.2024 - 08.2026
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Troubleshot problems that arose during the rolling process and made necessary adjustments accordingly.
- Assisted in training new employees in operating roller machines safely and efficiently.
- Monitored the amount of material being rolled to ensure accuracy.
- Evaluated work output regularly to determine if improvements could be made in productivity or efficiency.
- Set up and operated rollers to bend, flatten, or shape materials such as metal sheets or strips.
- Maintained a clean workspace at all times by following 5S principles.
- Monitored production output to meet customer requirements in a timely manner.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
Roller Operator
Gulf Labour Hire Normanton
Normanton , Qld
04.2023 - 11.2025
- Operated roller machinery at Gulf Labour Hire Normanton civil works sites, ensuring smooth and compliant surface preparation.
- Compacted road base and asphalt surfaces to meet site specifications, contributing to project quality and durability.
- Performed pre-start checks on roller controls, fluids, and safety systems to ensure operational safety and equipment reliability.
- Truck Spotting , Quad Road Trains , Material distribution , Marking , Measuring jobs , verbally radio communication's.
Roller Operator
Gulf Labour Hire Normanton
Normanton , Qld
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated roller machinery for Gulf Labour Hire Normanton civil works sites.
- Compacted road base and asphalt surfaces to site specifications.
- Performed pre-start checks on roller controls, fluids, and safety systems.
- Monitored ground conditions and adjusted rolling patterns for even coverage.
- Coordinated with crew members during site preparation and paving activities.
- Maintained safe work practices around moving plant and traffic areas.
- Cleaned roller equipment and reported faults to supervisors promptly.
- Supported remote Gulf region projects with reliable plant operation.
- Checked roller machine for proper operation before use.
- Cleaned and lubricated rollers in accordance with safety guidelines and manufacturer's specifications.
- Reported any issues with equipment immediately to maintenance personnel for repair.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and safety regulations at all times.
- Operated multiple roller machines simultaneously, ensuring smooth operation.
- Inspected finished products for conformance with established standards.
- Participated in regular meetings with supervisors regarding progress of projects and upcoming tasks.
- Troubleshot problems that arose during the rolling process and made necessary adjustments accordingly.
- Assisted in training new employees in operating roller machines safely and efficiently.
- Evaluated work output regularly to determine if improvements could be made in productivity or efficiency.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
Semi Water cart operator
Cheyenne Earth moving contractors
Croydon , Qld
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated water carts and equipment across Pickering Earth Moving job sites to ensure efficient water distribution.
- Loaded water into carts to support construction operations and maintain workflow.
- following site safety rules
- Inspected cart condition before use and reported mechanical issues to supervisors to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Roller Operator
Gulf Labour Hire Normanton
Normanton , Qld
03.2022 - 12.2022
Freight Handler , Agi operator
Hawkins Transport
Normanton , Qld
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Loaded freight onto trailers following Hawkins Transport shipping schedules
- Unloaded incoming cargo and sorted shipments by destination
- Inspected freight for damage before storage or delivery
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts during warehouse transfers
- Secured loads with straps, wraps, and dock equipment
- Verified shipping labels, manifests, and route paperwork
- Communicated freight issues with dispatch and warehouse teams
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using a forklift, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Used boards and pallets to stack freight at designated locations.
- Inspected shipments for damages or discrepancies prior to loading and unloading.
- Identified damaged products during unloading process and reported them immediately.
- Operated powered industrial equipment such as forklifts safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Scanned and documented freights and assigned appropriate marking labels with identifying information.
- Collaborated with other departments on projects related to freight handling activities.
- Maintained accurate records of freight received and shipped out.
- Organized freight in warehouse according to size and weight requirements.
- Reported any incidents or accidents occurring on job site promptly.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors.
- Loaded materials into vehicles and installed strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments or material and equipment needs.
- Agitator Operator
- Loaded and Delivered premixes
- Cleaning and maintenance after Using Trucks
- Local pickup and delivery of Freight
Education
Cert 3 Transport Operation's
Cairns , Qld Normanton State School
Normanton , Qld Skills
- Water cart operation
- Roller operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pre start checks
- Equipment inspection
- Site safety compliance
- Preventive maintenance
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Material handling
- Pallet jack operation
- Warehouse safety
- Shipping and receiving
- Order picking
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Physical stamina
- Multitasking
- Team communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Radio communication
- Workplace cleanliness
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Multitasking
Certification
- Heavy Combination Licence
- Plant operator tickets
- Loader
- Dozer
- Scraper
- Skid steer
- Fork lift
Experience
- Labouring , plant operator , truck driver , remote work , Mine Experience , Vac truck operator , Fencing , Yard building , concrete labouring , Domestic Cleaning , Yard Maintenance , Chain saw operation , small plant operator , power tools .
Timeline
Semi Water cart operator
Pickering Earth Moving
08.2026 - Current
Camp Services
Gulf Labour Hire
05.2024 - 08.2026
Roller Operator
Gulf Labour Hire Normanton
03.2024 - 12.2024
Roller Operator
Gulf Labour Hire Normanton
04.2023 - 11.2025
Semi Water cart operator
Cheyenne Earth moving contractors
04.2023 - 12.2023
Roller Operator
Gulf Labour Hire Normanton
03.2022 - 12.2022
Freight Handler , Agi operator
Hawkins Transport
02.2021 - 11.2021
Cert 3 Transport Operation's
Normanton State School