William Pickering
Prenzlau
Summary
My objective is to broaden my knowledge base and pursue a new career with longevity and stability whilst contributing to the community. I am approachable, professional, diligent and always work to the best of my ability while adhering to legislative and department procedures. I have the ability to work in a team environment and am able to lead if necessary. I am of aboriginal decent and have strong ambitions to broaden my skills while advancing my career.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Trencher Operator
Shadforths Civil Engineering Contractors
Ipswich, QLD
04.2023 - Current
- Improved overall project outcomes with timely maintenance of vehicles, attachments, and other heavy machinery.
- Enhanced worksite organization by keeping the trencher machine, attachments, and consumables neatly organized within designated storage areas.
- Contributed to successful project completion by effectively managing daily work schedules, ensuring tasks were prioritized appropriately.
- Set up level pads for trenching.
- Top Con GPS experience on Trencher.
- Unload and load trencher from floats
- Minimized risks of utility strikes by carefully locating underground utilities before commencing each project using ground-penetrating radar or similar techniques.
- Increased worksite safety by conducting thorough pre-operational checks on trenching equipment.
- Collaborated with supervisors and team members to complete complex projects within deadlines.
- Enhanced project efficiency by maintaining and repairing trencher machines regularly.
- Operate Loaders,Compactors and Rollers when Trenchers not operating.
Truck Driver
Doval Constructions Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to identify and resolve potential issues before departure.
- Load and unload site material to desired offsite.
- Load and unload machines for various job sites.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness.
- Help labourers and tradesman when needed
- Operate Vacuum truck
- Operate Water cart
Trades Assistant/Truck Driver Labourer
Toll Logistics
Brisbane, QLD
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Displayed strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, remaining focused during work hours, and completing tasks as assigned with minimal supervision.
- Performed maintenance and minor repairs to various machines under supervision.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tasks as assigned by trade professionals or supervisors.
- Assisted skilled tradesmen to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, ensuring optimal working conditions for all team members.
- Place various fleet in the workshop.
- Pick up and drop off any warranty work for fleet vehicles.
Truck Driver
Sims Metal Management
05.2018 - 12.2018
- > Hook Truck & Dog
- > Pick up & Deliver Recycling Bins
- > Unload Recycling Bins
- > Complete Run Sheets
Truck Driver
JR Stephens & Co
04.2017 - 05.2018
- > Truck & Quad Dog
- > Operating Stags
- > Operating Front End Loaders
- > Truck Pre-Starts
Leading Hand
Underground Network Services
02.2017 - 04.2017
- > Pipe Laying
- > Installing Pits
- > Operating Excatorss
- > Digging Trenches & Back Filling
- > Operating Vac Unit
- > Managing Small Crews
Truck Driver
Qube Logistics
09.2016 - 02.2017
- > Semi Trailer
- > Local Deliveries
Stemming Operator
Workpac (BMA)
11.2015 - 09.2016
- > Stemming Blast Holes
- > Assisting Shotfirer on Bench
- > Loading Stemming Truck
- > Maintaining Stemming Truck
Blast Crew
Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
09.2014 - 10.2015
- > Dipping Holes
- > Bobbing Holes
- > Priming Blast Holes
- > Operate Dewater
- > Operate Bobcat
- > Stemming & Clean Up
- > Assisting Shotfirer with General Duties
- > Assist in Loading MPU's in the Reload
Bench Assistant
Action Drill Blast
03.2013 - 09.2014
- > Assisting on Shot
- > MMU Operator
- > Stemming & Backfilling Blast holes
- > Unload Emulsion Deliveries
- > Unload Ammonium Nitrate Deliveries
- > Load MMU Truck
- > Dewatering Holes
- > Operation of Tipper for AN Storage
- > Completed MPU Training
Trainee Shotfirer
Downer EDI Blast Services
11.2011 - 03.2013
- > Assisting on Shot
- > MMU Operator
- > Stemming & Backfilling Blast Holes
- > Unload Emulsion Deliveries
- > Unload Ammonium Nitrate Deliveries
- > Load MMU Trucks
- > Dewatering Holes
Plant Operator & Labourer
Shadforth Civil Contracting
01.2010 - 11.2011
- > Articulated Dump Truck
- > Front End Loader
- > Bob Cat
- > General Laboring Duties
Trainee Geo Tech Driller (C3 Ticket)
Qld Soil Surveys
07.2008 - 01.2010
- > Water Drilling
- > Coring
- > Rotary
- > Diamond Drilling
- > General Offsider Duties
- > Down the Hole Hammer
- > Casing
Driller, Leading Hand & Labourer
Hyatt Ground Energineering
02.2007 - 07.2008
- > Rotary/Percussion
- > Down the Hole Hammer
- > Casing
- > Organizing Products & Tools
- > Coordinating Jobs & Crews
- > Liaising with Clients & Health & Safety Offsiders
- > Stressing Ground Anchors
- > Fabricating & Installing Ground Anchors
Truck Driver
Qube Logistics
01.2005 - 02.2007
- > Semi Trailer
- > Local Deliveries
Operational Running of Business
Self Employed Renderer
07.2002 - 02.2005
- > Accounts
- > Organizing Products, Tools & Crews
- > Coordinating Jobs
- > Preparing Quotes
- > Adhering to Deadlines
- > Maintaining Quality Rendering
- > Applying Safe Work Practices
- > Ability to carry out all Aspects of Rendering from Start to Finish
Education
Plumber's Trade Assistant -
Yeronga Institute of Tafe
01.1998
Completed Yr 10 Certificate -
Bremer State High School
01.1989
Skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to learn quickly & grasp new concepts
- Ability to lead others
- Ability & keenness to learn new skills
- Ability to take charge if required
- Strive to work productively at all times
- Work zone safety
- Site preparation
- GPS navigation
- Grade checking
- Trench excavation expertise
- Trench safety procedures
- Pre-operational equipment checks
- Effective communication skills
- Machine maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Heavy equipment operator
- Teamwork and collaboration
Licensesandtickets
- National Police Clearance, 01/2017
- MC Drivers Licence
- Dangerous Goods Licence
- Confined Spaces
- Blue Card
- First Aid Certificate
- Working at Heights
- Certificate II in Surface Extraction
- Certificate III in Surface Extraction
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing
- Rugby League
- Learning about Aboriginal Culture
- Family Activities
Timeline
Trencher Operator
Shadforths Civil Engineering Contractors
04.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Doval Constructions Queensland
07.2022 - 03.2023
Trades Assistant/Truck Driver Labourer
Toll Logistics
12.2018 - 09.2021
Truck Driver
Sims Metal Management
05.2018 - 12.2018
Truck Driver
JR Stephens & Co
04.2017 - 05.2018
Leading Hand
Underground Network Services
02.2017 - 04.2017
Truck Driver
Qube Logistics
09.2016 - 02.2017
Stemming Operator
Workpac (BMA)
11.2015 - 09.2016
Blast Crew
Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
09.2014 - 10.2015
Bench Assistant
Action Drill Blast
03.2013 - 09.2014
Trainee Shotfirer
Downer EDI Blast Services
11.2011 - 03.2013
Plant Operator & Labourer
Shadforth Civil Contracting
01.2010 - 11.2011
Trainee Geo Tech Driller (C3 Ticket)
Qld Soil Surveys
07.2008 - 01.2010
Driller, Leading Hand & Labourer
Hyatt Ground Energineering
02.2007 - 07.2008
Truck Driver
Qube Logistics
01.2005 - 02.2007
Operational Running of Business
Self Employed Renderer
07.2002 - 02.2005
Completed Yr 10 Certificate -
Bremer State High School
Plumber's Trade Assistant -
Yeronga Institute of Tafe