WILL KNUCKEY
Newtown,VIC
Summary
Civil construction operator with 6 years' experience across Western Australia, Victoria, NSW and Queensland. Progressed from general plant operation into grader operations, with recent Leading Hand experience. Experienced across major earthworks, road upgrades, rail infrastructure and renewable-energy projects, with capability from bulk earthworks through to final trim
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator / Grader Operator / Leading Hand
Western Sun Civil
Perth, WA
01.2022 - Current
- Progressed from general plant operator into grader and final trim operations, followed by Leading Hand responsibilities.
- Grader operation across road construction, bulk earthworks, formation and final trim.
- Worked across projects from initial earthworks through to final formation and finishing.
- Leading Hand experience coordinating crews, plant and day-to-day site activities.
Civil Construction Operator
East to West
Perth, WA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Executed civil construction and earthworks for major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Managed plant operations to ensure efficient completion of civil construction projects. across site preparation, earthworks and general civil construction activities.
Civil Construction Operator
Drapers Civil Construction
Geelong, VIC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Started civil construction career operating plant and supporting general civil works.
- Loader and excavator operations
- Worked within pipe crews and across general earthworks and site activities.
Education
Year 11 -
The Geelong College
Master 24 - MED 2
SW TAFE
Skills
- Grader operation
- Road construction & upgrades
- Leading Hand / crew coordination
- GPS/UTS
- Civil earthworks
- Site preparation & formation
- Bulk earthworks
- Excavator & loader operation
- Rail & infrastructure works
Certification
Civil Construction qualifications, Rigid Haul Truck Operations, Skid Steer Operations, Wheeled Front End Loader, Grader Operations — CAT 16G / 16H, 14/15m Tracked Dozer Operations — CAT D6-D10 Excavator Operations — 1-30T, Forklift Truck,
White Card
Work Safe Construction Induction
Marine Certificates
Marine Engine Driver Grade 2, Certificate II in Public Safety
Certificate III in Maritime Operations — Master up to 24 Metres Near Coastal, Driver Licence, First Aid, Sea Safety
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
- Title: CIVIL CONSTRUCTION OPERATOR | GRADER / FINAL TRIM | LEADING HAND
- Driving License: Driver Licence
MACHINERY EXPERIENCE
- Title: CIVIL CONSTRUCTION OPERATOR | GRADER / FINAL TRIM | LEADING HAND
- Driving License: Driver Licence
ADDITIONAL EARLIER EXPERIENCE
- Title: CIVIL CONSTRUCTION OPERATOR | GRADER / FINAL TRIM | LEADING HAND
- Driving License: Driver Licence
Timeline
Plant Operator / Grader Operator / Leading Hand
Western Sun Civil
01.2022 - Current
Civil Construction Operator
East to West
01.2021 - 01.2022
Civil Construction Operator
Drapers Civil Construction
01.2020 - 01.2021
Year 11 -
The Geelong College
Master 24 - MED 2
SW TAFE