Richard Benedict
Tumut,NSW
Summary
Successful scaffolder bringing 10+ years of expertise in building construction, maintenance and remodeling to new position with challenging and rewarding employer. Knowledgeable and skilled in various construction techniques, procedures, carpentry tools and equipment. Team-oriented in communicating with others to complete excellent rough carpentry work and share information needed to complete finish carpentry tasks.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator
MAAS
Snowy Hydro, NSW
05.2024 - Current
- Drove dump truck to job sites while adhering to all applicable traffic laws and company policies.
- Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Unloaded materials at job sites according to instructions provided by supervisors.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before driving them.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently in order to minimize damage or loss due to improper handling or maintenance.
Advanced Scaffolder
Acrow
Snowy Hydro, NSW
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Assembled and erected scaffolding structures for various projects.
- Checked the safety of scaffolding structures and ensured that they met industry standards.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on scaffolding equipment and tools.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in relation to scaffolding operations.
- Provided guidance to less experienced colleagues regarding the safe use of scaffolding systems.
- Assisted in the loading, unloading, and transportation of materials needed for scaffolding jobs.
- Interpreted technical drawings to determine the most suitable type of scaffold required for a project.
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors when constructing complex scaffolding designs.
- Installed temporary access platforms such as ladders, stairs, bridges, and ramps as required.
- Erected guard rails around hazardous areas where workers could be exposed to danger.
- Secured all necessary permits prior to beginning any job involving the use of a mobile crane.
- Communicated effectively with other members of staff involved in the same project.
- Worked efficiently at ground height and at high levels.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
- Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
- Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
Advanced Scaffolder
RB scaffolding
Gold Coast, QLD
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Assembled and erected scaffolding structures for various projects.
- Checked the safety of scaffolding structures and ensured that they met industry standards.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on scaffolding equipment and tools.
Advanced Scaffolder
MI Scaffolding
Mackay, QLD
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Assembled and erected scaffolding structures for various projects.
- Checked the safety of scaffolding structures and ensured that they met industry standards.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on scaffolding equipment and tools.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in relation to scaffolding operations.
- Assisted in the loading, unloading, and transportation of materials needed for scaffolding jobs.
- Provided guidance to less experienced colleagues regarding the safe use of scaffolding systems.
- Installed temporary access platforms such as ladders, stairs, bridges, and ramps as required.
- Erected guard rails around hazardous areas where workers could be exposed to danger.
- Secured all necessary permits prior to beginning any job involving the use of a mobile crane.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
- Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
Sub-Contractor
Self employed
Coffs Harbour, NSW
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Assessed and reviewed subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of contracts.
- Monitored subcontractor activities, including work progress, labor costs, materials used, and other related issues.
- Inspected job sites for quality control purposes.
- Negotiated cost effective solutions with subcontractors to maximize resources and minimize expenses.
- Prepared monthly reports on the status of all subcontracts in progress or completed.
- Reviewed bid documents to determine scope of work, timeline requirements, and associated costs for projects.
- Coordinated meetings between general contractors and subcontractors to discuss contractual obligations.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings with general contractors to review current project statuses.
- Interacted with homeowners to understand the job specifics and expectations.
- Supervised teams of 5+ scaffolders on both residential and commercial projects.
- Estimated costs for projects and delivered bids to Contractors.
- Successfully completed several commercial projects.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
Advanced Scaffolder
JuzAzz scaffolding
Gold Coast, QLd
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Assembled and erected scaffolding structures for various projects.
- Checked the safety of scaffolding structures and ensured that they met industry standards.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on scaffolding equipment and tools.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in relation to scaffolding operations.
Forklift Operator
Polar Fresh
Brisbane, QLD
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
Spray Painting, Welder, Fitter
Telwater
Gold Coast, QLD
04.2009 - 04.2012
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
- Mixed paints to desired color and texture;.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Education
M.I.T
Auckland01-2004
High School Diploma -
Aorere College
Auckland09-2003
Skills
- Continuous professional development
- Permitting understanding
- Comfortable at heights
- Managing materials
- Safe work practices
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Operation Monitoring
- Team Oversight
- Physical activity
- Construction safety
- Scaffolding Set Up
- Scaffolding erecting
- Fall protection
- Site cleanup
- Hazard Identification
- Power Tools Operation
- Hand tools operation
- Coaching and training
- Scaffolding disassembly
- Heavy Lifting
- Load Calculation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Team relationships
- Relationship Building
- Rigging expertise
Certification
- RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
- RIIMPO337E Conduct articulated haul truck operations
- Scaffolder Advanced/ Forklift. Licence number: 0003489680 01
- White card. Card Number 2024488
Timeline
Operator
MAAS
05.2024 - Current
Advanced Scaffolder
Acrow
02.2023 - 04.2024
Advanced Scaffolder
MI Scaffolding
07.2022 - 10.2022
Advanced Scaffolder
RB scaffolding
05.2022 - 02.2023
Sub-Contractor
Self employed
01.2018 - 06.2021
Advanced Scaffolder
JuzAzz scaffolding
01.2014 - 01.2018
Forklift Operator
Polar Fresh
06.2010 - 04.2014
Spray Painting, Welder, Fitter
Telwater
04.2009 - 04.2012
M.I.T
High School Diploma -
Aorere College
- RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
- RIIMPO337E Conduct articulated haul truck operations
- Scaffolder Advanced/ Forklift. Licence number: 0003489680 01
- White card. Card Number 2024488
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