TRAVIS HIGGS
Perth,WA
Summary
My objective is to find a career that I can be satisfied with and where I can work to my best ability. To be involved in a busy work environment that offers the opportunity to advance and develop my skills. I believe I have the attributes and personality to be an asset to my employer’s objectives.
Hardworking Operator skilled in equipment operation and site maintenance. Always ready for any assignment and willing to help team members with repair work, clean up and special tasks. Follows directions well and always maintains safety standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
DIGGER OPERATOR
BRAJKOVICH DEMOLITION AND SALVAGE
HENDERSON, WA
06.2021 - Current
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and markings to operate machines within performance specifications.
- Adjusted hand wheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets, scrapers or swing booms.
- Checked and corrected levels of excavated materials against specifications.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
- Observed potential hazards and obstructions to maximize safe working conditions.
- Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
- Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Repaired machinery and replaced gears, bearings and bucket teeth.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
2IC Manager
BRAJKOVICH DEMOLITION AND SALVAGE
HENDERSON, WA
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
CASUAL GARDENING ASSISTANT
GREWS GARDENING
01.2016 - 01.2017
- PLANTED, CULTIVATED, WATERED AND MULCHED FLOWERS, PLANTS AND TREES, AND PERFORMED PRUNING ACTIVITIES
- PROVIDED ROUTINE LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE TASKS
- RAKED AND SWEPT LEAVES
- COLLECTED AND DISPOSED OFF LITTER AND DEBRIS
- REPORT SAFETY HAZARDS
- MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR GREENHOUSES
Laundry Operative
Sun Laundry
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Sorting articles for cleaning according to the type, colour, fabric and cleaning treatment required
- Placing sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts for moving to repair and cleaning areas
- Checking and removing stains from garments, and replacing buttons and making minor repairs
- Loading and unloading washing machines, driers and extractors
- Adding cleaning agents and starches to articles
- Smoothing articles and guiding them through cleaning and pressing machines
- Stopping and starting machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles
- Ironing and pressing clean articles
- Placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection
Laundry Operative
Superclean
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Smoothing articles and guiding them through cleaning and pressing machines
- Stopping and starting machines to untangle, straighten and remove articles
- Ironing and pressing clean articles
- Placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection
Laundry Operative
Initial Services
Welshpool
01.2002 - 01.2002
- Highly dependable
- Punctual
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Able to work unsupervised
- Able to work as a part of a team
- Able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Maintaining a clean and safe workspace
Education
COMPLETED YEAR 10 -
2002
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Following Directions
- Ground Disturbance Oversight
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Effective Communication Skills
- Safety Program Understanding
- Organizational Skills
- People Skills
- Basic Math
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Team Building
- Supervision & Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Maintenance & Repair
- Good Work Ethic
- Planning & Organizing
- Training & Development
- PPE Use
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Team Management
- Flexible Schedule
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Development
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Team Leadership
- Interior and Exterior Cleaning
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Safety Standards and Protocols
- Maintenance Duties
- Customer Service
3+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
- Crushing and screening
- Excavator
- Water truck
- Grabs - feeding crusher
- Pick up/deliver materials and resources
- General labouring
- Gardening
- Management and 2IC positions
Accomplishments
- Mandurah High School
- Year 9
- TRAINING 2014 – 2016
- Certificates and Awards
- Certificate III in Laundry Operations
- Communicate in the workplace
- Basic worksite traffic management – Traffic Control
- License to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding
- Follow workplace safety procedures
- Course in safety awareness training
- Safety and signs information
- Cert I in Business
- Cert I in Engineering
- Cert II in Horticulture
- White Card
- Licence to perform High Risk Work
- Certificate to operate in an excavator
- Certificate to operate a water truck
- Certificate to operate a loader
- Have over 1.5 years experience operating the excavator feeding heavy debris to the crusher and using grabs successfully
REFERENCES
ANDREW STOREY
GREWS MANAGER
0484 586 381
BRENT MACGUIRE
LEADING HAND BRAJKOVICH
0423 392 400
NAZAKAAT EBRAHIM
BRAJKOVICH MANAGER
0431 209 351
JAYDEE JOWSEY
Reported to me
0457 516 829
Timeline
2IC Manager - BRAJKOVICH DEMOLITION AND SALVAGE
06.2022 - 05.2023
DIGGER OPERATOR - BRAJKOVICH DEMOLITION AND SALVAGE
06.2021 - Current
CASUAL GARDENING ASSISTANT - GREWS GARDENING
01.2016 - 01.2017
Laundry Operative - Sun Laundry
01.2004 - 01.2013
Laundry Operative - Superclean
01.2002 - 01.2004
Laundry Operative - Initial Services
01.2002 - 01.2002
MANDURAH HIGH SCHOOL - COMPLETED YEAR 10,
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