CRAIG MCKENZIE
INVERCARGILL,Gore
Summary
Seasoned machine operator and truck driver with over 35 years of hands-on experience operating various machinery and vehicles. Known for reliability and a strong rapport with clients, contributing to efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Wilkins Farming Co
, Wendonside
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered stock food via auger truck across Southland and Otago regions.
- Supported earthmoving division by operating diggers and tip trucks during winter months.
Truck Driver
Clinton Waipahi Holdings
Clinton, OTA
08.2018 - 12.2024
- I am primarily a sower driver but when required I also drive a stock truck and bulk truck. Due to previously working 9 years for Clinton Waipahi Holdings I have valuable experience in all of these areas.
- Operated trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety.
Supervisor - 2IC
Rosco Contracting Ltd
Waikaia, Southland
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Digger, bulldozer, grader and dump truck operator. When necessary stepped in as manager. This required me to organize staff, run toolbox meetings, attend senior management meetings, file incident reports, perform site checks, do wages and run the day to day operation.
Supervisor - 2IC
Waikaia Gold
Waikaia, Southland
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Operated heavy machinery, worked on gold dredge, water management and was shift supervisor. I also performed management duties when required and was Driver Trainer.
Owner Operator
Eastern Excavation Ltd
Gore, Southland
10.2001 - 09.2013
- Operated excavation business for 12 years in Eastern Southland/South Otago, managing projects from planning to completion.
Education
National Certificate - Extractive Industries - B Grade Quarry Manager
Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Greymouth, West Coast09-2016
Skills
- Operations management
- Equipment maintenance
- Operations and control
- Time management
- Safety compliance
Nzqa Unit Standards
- 7142: Manage an extractive site
- 16686: Conduct an incident investigation
- 21154: Minimise environmental impact
- 21156: Plan, implement and describe surface extraction production
- 8902: Prepare and implement safety plans
- 26856: Carry out risk management processes
- 8905: Construct and maintain access roads
- 21153: Dewatering, pump maintenance and cleaning settling ponds
- 21155: Review consent conditions
- 8909: Maintain working surfaces
- 8922: Conduct safety checks prior to equipment usage
Timeline
Truck Driver
Wilkins Farming Co
12.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
Clinton Waipahi Holdings
08.2018 - 12.2024
Supervisor - 2IC
Rosco Contracting Ltd
09.2015 - 07.2018
Supervisor - 2IC
Waikaia Gold
10.2013 - 09.2015
Owner Operator
Eastern Excavation Ltd
10.2001 - 09.2013
National Certificate - Extractive Industries - B Grade Quarry Manager
Tai Poutini Polytechnic