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Samuel Van Arkel

yeppoon,Qld

Summary

At JRT Yeppoon, excelled in operating heavy machinery with precision, enhancing excavation efficiency and safety. Demonstrated leadership by training peers in safety and operational best practices. Skilled in equipment inspection and maintenance, with a knack for troubleshooting. Fostered teamwork, significantly reducing downtime and improving project workflows.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machinery Operator

JRT Yeppoon
01.2007 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by following established guidelines for safe machinery operation at all times.
  • Assisted in training new operators on proper machinery use, safety procedures, and company guidelines, fostering a productive work environment.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and resolving machinery issues.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while coordinating with team members on project status updates, changeovers, equipment adjustments, resulting in smoother workflows.
  • Utilized various hand tools and measuring instruments to perform machine setups, fine-tune adjustments, and verify product dimensions for quality assurance purposes.
  • Supported a culture of teamwork by actively participating in group problem-solving sessions, sharing knowledge, and assisting coworkers when necessary.
  • Enhanced machine efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and adjusting settings as needed.

Experienced Excavator, Bob Cat, Water Truck, Front

JRT Yeppoon
01.2007 - Current
  • Increased excavation efficiency by operating heavy machinery with precision and care.
  • Ensured job site safety by consistently maintaining and inspecting equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
  • Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
  • Calculated slopes and grades, performed ground surveys and used pipe lasers for pipe laying.
  • Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
  • Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
  • Assisted in the training and development of new team members, sharing best practices and passing on valuable industry knowledge.
  • Followed standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
  • Adhered to strict safety requirements for digging, machine operation and personal behaviour.

Skills

  • Skid steer operation
  • Loader Operation
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Attachment Changing
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Machine Maintenance
  • GPS Navigation
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Lifting Techniques
  • Precision measurement
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Grading Techniques
  • Excavation Techniques
  • Trenching Operations

Certification


  • Certified Plant Operator (CPO)
  • white card
  • cert 3 construction
  • heavy vehicle licence HR
  • Qld Open Drivers Licence
  • welding

Timeline

Machinery Operator

JRT Yeppoon
01.2007 - Current

Experienced Excavator, Bob Cat, Water Truck, Front

JRT Yeppoon
01.2007 - Current

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