Daniel Waller
Blenheim
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic, and effective communication skills. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to various environments. Experienced in manual labor and equipment operation, consistently completing tasks efficiently. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes through exceptional service, with a can-do attitude and a hard work philosophy. I'm quick to make a joke,I bring positivity and professionalism to any workplace.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand
golden harvest fishing limited
, Bluff
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Cleaned and organized the deck after each trip for efficiency.
- Prepared bait and set up fishing gear for expeditions.
- Maintained equipment and ensured readiness for fishing activities.
- Assisted in daily fishing operations.
- Monitored fishing nets collected and processed catch during trips.
- Ensured that all catch was stowed safely in hold.
owner self employed
Minesweeper land works limited
, carterton
02.2019 - 06.2024
- Minesweeper Land Works was my baby, starting from humble beginnings: just a trailer, an axe, and one chainsaw I borrowed from a mate for doing firewood and section clearing. Eventually, through hard work and determination, I built a promising small company doing mainly firewood and logging, owning several machines and employing four full-time staff. I personally conducted all management, maintenance, marketing, customer, and client liaison, as well as foreman duties, working alongside the boys on the ground every day.
contract chainsaw operator
self employed
, featherston
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment during operations.
- Operated chainsaw in a safe manner to fell trees, buck logs and cut firewood.
- Communicate with clients to ensure the correct trees were felled, and establish processing requirements.
- I owned and maintained my own work vehicle, chainsaws, felling equipment, and PPE gear.
Steel fixer
pro slab limited
, tauranga
11.2012 - 12.2014
- Installed reinforcement bars according to design specifications and safety standards.
- Read and interpreted construction blueprints for accurate layout execution.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on job sites.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and promote workplace safety.
- Executed precise tying of steel bars to create stable structures.
- Load, unload material from trucks manually or by operating cranes, forklifts safely.
- Dismantle and remove formwork after use from completed projects ready for next job.
- Inspect assembled steel structures for any defects before final approval is given by supervisor.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
chainsaw operator/all rounder firewood possessor
my wood supplies limited
, featherston
10.2007 - 08.2012
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents during operations.
- Trained new operators on equipment use and safety measures.
- Operated chainsaw in a safe manner to fell trees, buck logs and cut firewood.
- Planned tree-felling operations, including direction of fall and escape routes for personnel working in close proximity.
- Checked surrounding areas before beginning work on a tree for potential hazards such as power lines or wildlife nests.
- Assisted in managing inventory of wood supplies and tools.
- Oversaw site operations, managed staff, and ensured efficient and safe processing of firewood products.
- Loading of firewood onto trucks for transport to the yard and delivery to clients.
- Communicating with clients to ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction.
laborer/furniture removalist
jo and co transport
, Wellington
07.2002 - 08.2007
- Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
- Organized freight loading onto trucks, securing cargo in optimal order to minimize damage.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Supported driver by structuring delivery schedules and optimizing navigation to guarantee timely, accurate deliveries.
Skills
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Workflow optimization
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Safety awareness and protocols
- Time management
- Cargo handling and lifting
- Firefighting techniques
- First aid certification
- Chainsaw operation
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking skills
- Analytical thinking
- Self-directed tasks
- Employee training and development
- Formwork techniques
- Hand and power tool operation
- Felling techniques
- Tree climbing and removal
- Logging equipment operation
Timeline
Deckhand
golden harvest fishing limited
08.2025 - 10.2025
owner self employed
Minesweeper land works limited
02.2019 - 06.2024
contract chainsaw operator
self employed
01.2015 - 01.2019
Steel fixer
pro slab limited
11.2012 - 12.2014
chainsaw operator/all rounder firewood possessor
my wood supplies limited
10.2007 - 08.2012
laborer/furniture removalist
jo and co transport
07.2002 - 08.2007