STEPHEN PATERSON
Elizabeth Downs,SA
Summary
Construction professional committed to efficient and safe roller operations. Known for maintaining smooth and consistent surface compaction, ensuring project timelines are met. Reliable team player who adapts to changing site conditions and consistently prioritizes safety and teamwork.
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roller Operator / HR Truck Driver
Downers Pty Ltd
Gillman SA
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated roller machinery efficiently to ensure smooth surface preparation for construction projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to enhance performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate workflow, ensuring timely project completion.
- Monitored material usage and adhered to safety protocols during operations on job sites.
Wharehouse/labourer
Geotest
Wingfeild SA
04.2021 - 2023
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation.
- Assisted in maintaining safety protocols to ensure compliance on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Managed material handling and transportation across various work locations.
- Supported project leads by providing labor assistance during critical phases of construction.
- Trained new laborers on safety procedures and operational best practices.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Assisted in reducing material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling materials as needed.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Plasma Cutter
GMP Metal Products
Cavan Sa
2019 - 2020
- Operated plasma cutting machine to achieve precise cuts on various materials.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accuracy in cutting specifications.
- Maintained equipment by conducting routine inspections and performing minor repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce material waste.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by expertly operating plasma cutters for precise cuts and minimal material waste.
- Participated in regular safety training sessions and workshops to stay updated on industry regulations and maintain compliance with established guidelines during all plasma cutting activities.
- Ensured workplace safety by strictly adhering to OSHA guidelines during all phases of the plasma cutting operation.
Furniture Removal
Tea Tree Gully Removal
Pooraka SA
2017 - 2019
- Supported event setups and breakdowns by arranging furniture, equipment, and decorations as needed.
- Assisted clients in assembling furniture upon arrival at new location, providing additional value-added services to enhance their experience.
- Assisted in disassembling and reassembling furniture, ensuring items arrived at their destination in optimal condition.
- Developed custom-made display fixtures and furniture, ensuring a seamless integration with the overall exhibition design.
- Efficiently organized transportation logistics for delivering large quantities of furniture to client locations, ensuring timely installations.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and dollies to move furniture and equipment to different areas and rearrange within warehouse.
Wharehouse/Storeman
INDEPENDENT BATTERY DISTRIBUTION
Pooraka SA
2010 - 2017
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move inventory within warehouse.
- Managed stock levels, ensuring accurate inventory records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Assisted in receiving, inspecting, and storing incoming shipments for quality assurance.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize workflow and improve operational efficiency.
- Increased productivity by operating various warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks responsibly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated adaptability by taking on additional tasks as needed, such as assisting with special projects or filling in for absent team members.
- Reduced order processing time with accurate picking, packing, and shipping of customer orders.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve shared goals and improve overall warehouse operations.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
Storeman
CTI PACIFIC PTY LTD
Eudunda, SA
2007 - 2010
- Coordinated inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Oversaw receiving and dispatching of goods, maintaining efficient workflow.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace safety standards.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and equipment handling.
- Maintained a clean and clutter-free warehouse, ensuring easy access to products and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Ensured timely order fulfillment through accurate picking, packing, and dispatching of goods as per customer requirements.
- Reduced product damage with proper handling, storage, and packaging techniques during loading and unloading processes.
- Assisted in training new employees on company policies, warehouse procedures, equipment operation, safety protocols, and inventory management systems.
Skills
- Work zone safety
- Hazard identification
- Machine operation
- Transportation regulations
- Deadline oriented
- Hand-eye coordination
- GPS navigation
- First aid training
- Heavy machinery handling
- Environmental awareness
- Road construction
- Surface finishing
- OSHA compliance
- Fuel efficiency
- Equipment inspection
- Traffic control
- Asphalt paving
- Operator certification
- Load securement
- Pneumatic roller operation
- Vibratory roller use
- Tandem roller proficiency
- Static roller techniques
- Material spreading
- Smooth drum operation
- Subgrade preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Following directions
- Effective communication skills
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Construction background
- Team collaboration
- Safety policies and procedures
- Good judgement
- Decision-making
- Valid Driver's license
- Pre and Post-trip inspections
- Heavy lifting
- Safe equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
Certification
Hr licence
Timeline
Roller Operator / HR Truck Driver
Downers Pty Ltd
01.2024 - 05.2025
Wharehouse/labourer
Geotest
04.2021 - 2023
Plasma Cutter
GMP Metal Products
2019 - 2020
Furniture Removal
Tea Tree Gully Removal
2017 - 2019
Wharehouse/Storeman
INDEPENDENT BATTERY DISTRIBUTION
2010 - 2017
Storeman
CTI PACIFIC PTY LTD
2007 - 2010