Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Licenses And Endorsements
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ALEC ELLIS

Westport,WTC

Summary

Professional heavy equipment operator with strong expertise in operating and maintaining variety of machinery. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Excels in safety protocols, precision operations, and problem-solving, ensuring efficiency and high-quality results. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational goals and contributing to team success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wet Plant Operator

Westland Mineral Sands
01.2023 - Current
  • Bulking out material, maintaining roads, water ways, tailings cells, doing project work as required.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in zero complaints or incidents.
  • Operating Volvo 380 and 220 excavators, Volvo 180 and 150 Loaders Komatsu PC650 Dozer and Volvo ADT40 dumptrucks.

Driver – Operator

JBT/HILTON HAULAGE
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Operated wheel loaders and excavators as required to load trucks, run a small crusher and also some excavation and trench work
  • Operated a wide road of class 5 Trucks on HPVM permits doing bulk transport and dropsider work

Driver - Operator - Mechanic

GP Contracting
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Maintained heavy machinery to a set standard
  • Operated volvo,cat and doosan 20 ton excavators as well as a range of other heavy machinery and trucks
  • Worked as required maintaining access roads, farm races, setting up house pads, crushing and screening material, spreading gravel and transporting heavy machinery

Linehaul Driver

TIL Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions with customers, representing the company in a positive manner at all times.
  • Mentored new drivers on best practices for safe driving techniques, fostering a culture of responsibility within the team environment.
  • Adapted rapidly to changing conditions or situations during transit, demonstrating flexibility when faced with unforeseen challenges or obstacles enroute.
  • Operated HPMV units from Auckland to Bluff with a wide range of different setups moving whatever was need, Truck and Trailer, B-train and Qaud setups flatdeck and curtain variants

Truck Driver - Operator - NOC Team

Westreef Services Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Operated a wide range of heavy machinery and vehicles, workload ranging from drain clearing and culvert replacement to full road rebuilds and road stabilization.

Driver

RAINBOW CAKE KITCHEN LTD
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Chilled Truck runs to Nelson and the greater Buller and West Coast delivering chilled meats and vegetables to an industry standard

Overnight Courier Truck Driver

THOMAS FREIGHT LTD
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

BW PALMER LTD
01.2003 - 01.2005

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

DIVERSE ENGINEERING LTD
01.2005 - 01.2007

Vehicle repairs and maintenance

LALORS WOF AND REPAIRS
01.2007 - 01.2008

Vehicle repairs and maintenance

BULLER MUFFLERS AND AUTO
01.2008 - 01.2009

Tutor: welding and light engineering course

BCDC
01.2013

Workshop Supervisor - Quarry Caretaker - Batching Plant Operator

CULTURAL LIMESTONE
01.2009 - 01.2011

Education

COMMERCIAL ROAD TRANSPORT COURSE -

01.2013

CPIT & NMIT - OFF JOB TRADES TRAINING

01.2004

BULLER HIGH SCHOOL -

01.2000

Certification

NZ Certificate in Engineering Level 2

Licenses And Endorsements

  • 1
  • 2
  • 4
  • 5
  • WTRF

Timeline

Wet Plant Operator

Westland Mineral Sands
01.2023 - Current

Driver – Operator

JBT/HILTON HAULAGE
01.2022 - 01.2023

Driver - Operator - Mechanic

GP Contracting
01.2020 - 01.2022

Linehaul Driver

TIL Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020

Truck Driver - Operator - NOC Team

Westreef Services Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2019

Driver

RAINBOW CAKE KITCHEN LTD
01.2017 - 01.2018

Overnight Courier Truck Driver

THOMAS FREIGHT LTD
01.2013 - 01.2017

Tutor: welding and light engineering course

BCDC
01.2013

Workshop Supervisor - Quarry Caretaker - Batching Plant Operator

CULTURAL LIMESTONE
01.2009 - 01.2011

Vehicle repairs and maintenance

BULLER MUFFLERS AND AUTO
01.2008 - 01.2009

Vehicle repairs and maintenance

LALORS WOF AND REPAIRS
01.2007 - 01.2008

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

DIVERSE ENGINEERING LTD
01.2005 - 01.2007

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

BW PALMER LTD
01.2003 - 01.2005

CPIT & NMIT - OFF JOB TRADES TRAINING

BULLER HIGH SCHOOL -

COMMERCIAL ROAD TRANSPORT COURSE -

ALEC ELLIS