William (Tom) Elliott

Successful operating our Civil Engineering, Earth works and concreting company for ten years.

Posses extensive knowledge and skills (over 20+ years) that successfully allows our Civil Construction to operate and perform a vast range of jobs such as (but not limited to);

concreting (from footpaths, to highway culverts, to large mechanical workshops, shed slabs and epoxy floor finishing), resealing, medium-heavy formation, shoulder rehab, final trips, earthworks for K&C, cutting to levels, drainage and division earthworks for many years; all while operating Plant and machinery on a daily basis; such as front-end loaders, forklifts, grader, roller, skid steers, backhoe, excavator, telehandler and other various tools and equipment..

I am a qualified Diesel Fitter and pride myself in ensuring all plant and machinery is clean, tidy and maintained to the highest operational standards at all times.

Implement WPH& Safety procedures, rules, and regulations daily.

Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons/community.

I have an excellent track records in demonstrating sound, practical planning logic, judgment and discretion at all times.

Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Developed and maintained relationships with customers , vendors and suppliers on a regular basis to order material and stock handling of supplies for each job.

Prepare site plans, implement schedule of works program, completed daily reports, plant checks, timesheets and collated financial correspondence for invoicing.

Travelled remotely for the past 20 years to job sites; camped out many times to ensure all works are completed on time within scheduled timeframes.

• Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, grader, roller, skid steers, backhoe etc regularly.
• Placed orders for materials and equipment with vendors.
• Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
• Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
• Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
• Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
• Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
• Adhered to WPH&S regulations and procedures.
• Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
• Operated specialized tools, instruments, and equipment..

• Prepared and implement schedule of works for council plants and machinery. Kept team members on task with hands-on supervision and guidance.
• Maintained neat and clean work areas to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Implement WH&S police and procedures daily.
• Controlled costs by effectively managing supplies and labor hours.
• Implemented preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance policies as per Local Govt standard, policies and procedures.
• Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
• Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
• Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
• Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
• Prepared reports for Council as required.

Maintenance and operation of Plant and machinery.

Travel to job sites, conduct earth work; mostly grader operating for road works, station fire breaks and other activities.

Recording of timesheets.

Generation of Tax Invoice for sub contractor hours.

Completed Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship with Ilfracombe Shire Council; now Longreach Regional Council.

Modules were completed via TAFE QLD.