Leigh

About me:

Candidate Info :
Hello, I’m Leigh, or as my mates call me,Taz.
I have over 30 years driving experience in heavy vehicles and operating mobile plant and cranes, I am a keen and safe worker and a very fast leaner in any role. I have driven everything from HR through to Road train with Four trailers, flat top, drop deck, wide load, side tippers, tankers including DG. Ideally I would prefer a permanent job but am prepared to start as a full time casual

I have a young family, I ride a mountain bike to stay fit and I do love the peace of fishing in a quiet mountain stream. However I am available anytime.

Experience :
Worked As Driver/Operator/Rigger at Sarina Crane Hire from May 2015 to December 2015
Employer Name: Sarina Crane Hire

Start Date: May 2015 End Date: December 2015

Current Position/Title: Crane Operator/Rigger/Dogger/Semi Driver

Responsibi Iities/Achievements:
*Operate Franna Cranes

*Perform as a Dogger/Rigger for large Slew Cranes

*Carry out Maintenance on machines and equipment

*Fill out and maintain all relevant paperwork required for each task

*Work as an individual or in a team environment

*Carry out Fatigue and Time Management Strategies

*Perform quarterly gear inspections on lifting gear

Worked As Driver/Operator/Rigger at Universal Cranes North QLD from September 2014 to April 2015
Employer Name: Universal Cranes North QLD

Start Date: September 2014 End Date: April 2015

Current Position/Title Crane Operator/Dogger/Semi Driver

Responsibilities/Achievements:
*Operate Franna Cranes

xPerform as a Dogger for large Slew Cranes

*Carry out maintenance on machines and equipment

*Fill out and maintain all relevant paperwork required for each task

*Work as an individual or in a team environment
*Carry out Fatigue and Time Management Strategies

*Perform quarterly gear inspections on lifting gear

Worked As Driver/Operator/Rigger at Melco Engineering Crane Division from February 2014 to September 2014
Employer Name: Melco Engineering Crane Division
Start Date: February 2014

End Date: September 2014
Current Position/Title Crane Operator/Dogger/Semi Driver

Respo nsi bilities/Achievements:

*Operate Franna Cranes

*Perform as a Dogger for large Slew Cranes

*Carry out maintenance on machines and equipment

*Fill out and maintain all relevant paperwork required for each task

*Work as an individual or in a team environment

*Carry out Fatigue and Time Management Strategies

*Perform quarterly gear inspections on lifting gear
Employer Name: Cross Country Contractors/KMG Mine

Worked As Operator/Rigger at Ship Deck Crane from March 2012 to November 2013
Staft Date: March 2012
End Date: November 2013

Current Position/Title Ship Deck Crane/Loader barge operator

Responsi bi lities/Achievements:

*Operate Cranes Of all make and models on board ships (over 1200hrs logged)

*Operate loaders on barges to feed product to ship cranes

*Carry out mooring and unmooring of barges

*Carry out shift supervisor duties when required

*Work as an individual or in a team environment

*Carry out Fatigue Management Strategies in very hot wet seasons

*Help train new workers and show them the ropes

Worked As Driver/Operator at Plant Hire Services from November 2011 to January 2012
Employer Name: Plant Hire Services
Start Date: November 2011

End Date: January 2012
Current Position/Title Driver/Operator

Responsibi lities/Achievements:
*Driver of Road Trains (four trailers) to and from Savannah Nickel Mine

*Load and unload trucks with Caterpillar Loaders

*Moving plant equipment on low loaders and float trailers

*Operate plant equipment

*Work as an individual or in a team environment
*Local and interstate driving

*Maintain bookwork and road safety

Worked As Driver/Operator at Peter Stoitse Transport from August 2010 to March 2011
Employer Name: Peter Stoitse Transport

Start Date: August 2010
End Date: March 201L
Current Position/Title Driver/Operator

Responsibilities/Achievements:
*Driver of B Double Milk Tanker

*Load and unload from dairies and factories

*Local and lnterstate Driving

*Maintain Log books and road safety

Worked As Foreman/Crane Driver/Plant Operator/Dogger/Rigger at P&O Ports from September 1997 to July 2009
Employer Name: DP World/P&O Ports
Start Date: September L997
End Date: July 2009

Current PositionlTitle Foreman/Crane Driver/Plant Operator

Respo nsi bilities/Achievements:
*Foreman in charge of shift (70-80 workers)

*Foreman in charge of gang
{12-14 workers)
*Gantry Crane/container Crane operator

*Dogman underthe crane and on board ships

*Mobile Crane operator/Plant operator

*Moor and unmoor ships
*HF radio communications with pilots

*Occupational First Aider trained in Defibrillation Techniques

*Safety Committee Representative

*Conduct quarantine inspections

Worked As Supervisor/Driver/Operator at Army from April 1986 to May 1996
Employer Name: Australian Defence Force (ARMY)

Start Date: April 1986 End Date: May 1996

Current Position/Title Corporal/Section Commander

Responsi bi I ities/Achievements:
*Section Commander (12 personnel/vehicles and equipment)

*Supervise and organise transport operations for a fleet of trucks

* Maintain vehicle serviceability
*Qualified first aider

*Plant operator

Ed ucation /Qua I ificatio ns

lnstitution: Parklands High School

City/country: Burnie Tasmania

Completed: Year L2 equivalent

lnterests
Camping, fishing four wheel driving, mountain bike riding, motor bike riding (on and off road), travelling and most of all my family is eveffihing to me.

Other Information

I have always worked in a team environment and worked wellwith others.
I am a very fast learner and willing to have a go at anything.
I always work in a safe manner and encourage safe work practices with others around me