EDUARDO C. BAGNI JR.
Totara Vale,Auckland
Summary
A highly experienced and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator with over 10 years of experience in large-scale civil construction, roading, and residential projects in New Zealand and internationally. Proficient in operating a wide range of machinery, including excavators (up to 35 tonnes), dozers, and rollers, with specific expertise in GPS-guided systems (Leica). Proven ability to perform bulk earthworks, trenching, final trim, and site preparation with precision and a strong commitment to health and safety standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excavator Operator
Dempsey Wood
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for operating various heavy machinery on large residential housing projects.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on all equipment.
- Operated excavators and dozers for site preparation, landscaping, and foundation work.
- Prepared surfaces for kerbing and footpaths, including spreading and levelling GAP 65 and GAP 40.
- Spread topsoil and other materials to final trim specifications.
- Loaded Moxy dump trucks with materials for roading and footpaths.
- Managed stockpiles and ensured a safe, efficient worksite.
- Equipment Handled: Hitachi Excavators (30T, 20T, 5T), Caterpillar D9R Dozer.
Plant Machine Operator
Kerry Dines Ltd.
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated GPS-enabled machinery for a major housing development.
- Complied with all site health and safety procedures, including JSEA and daily hazard assessments.
- Operated a 20-tonne Hitachi digger with Leica GPS for precise cutting, shaping, and slopping of rain gardens and berms.
- Dug trenches for drainage, culverts, and electrical services.
- Managed stockpiles of clay and other waste materials.
- Spread mulch and installed silt fences for environmental protection.
- Equipment Handled: Hitachi Digger (20T with Leica GPS), Bell Dumper (30T), Caterpillar D8 Dozer.
Plant Machine Operator
Silverstrand NZ Ltd.
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Contributed to the successful completion of the Transmission Gully Motorway project.
- Operated heavy machinery for cutting, digging, slopping, and material loading.
- Utilised GPS-guided excavators for precision earthworks.
- Performed lifting operations for placing panels for bridges and culverts.
- Operated drum and padfoot rollers for compaction to project specifications.
- Maintained a strong focus on safety, participating in daily toolbox meetings with NZTA and CPBHEB.
- Equipment Handled: Hitachi Excavators (28-35T with GPS), Bomag & Sakai Road Rollers.
Backhoe & Bulldozer Operator
Qatar Engineering and Construction Company W.L.L.
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Performed excavation, backfilling, levelling, and loading for housing projects, demolitions, and road maintenance.
- Coordinated with site engineers and safety officers to ensure all work was completed safely and to specification.
- Equipment Handled: Volvo 210 Excavator, Caterpillar Dozer (D8R), Caterpillar Excavators (319, 320D, 329, 301, 336), Bomag & Volvo Road Rollers.
Multi-Machine Operator
Monark Caterpillar
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Operated bulldozers and excavators for roading projects, performing tasks from land clearing to final grade preparation.
- Conducted pre-start and post-operation equipment inspections.
- Equipment Handled: Caterpillar Dozers (D5R-D8R), Caterpillar Excavators (320D, 329).
Excavator Operator
Azimeel Contracting Company
11.2012 - 12.2014
- Operated excavators for a large housing project, performing grading, excavation, and material loading.
- Assisted with equipment maintenance and maintained a clean and safe work area.
- Equipment Handled: Caterpillar Excavators (320D, 320).
Education
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
La Union National High School
San FernandoSkills
- Heavy Machinery Operation: Excavators, Dozers, Rollers, Loaders, Dump Trucks
- Technical Skills: Bulk Earthworks, Final Trim Finishing, Trenching, Subgrade Preparation, Spreading & Compacting Aggregates, GPS Operation (Leica)
- Health & Safety: Site Safe Certified, Hazard Identification, JSEA (Job Safety and Environmental Analysis) Compliance, Toolbox Talks
- Site Operations: Routine Maintenance Checks, Stockpiling, Material Loading, Silt & Sediment Control
Certification
- NZ Driver Licence: Class 1 (Full)
- Endorsements: W (Wheels), T (Tracks), R (Rollers)
- Construct Safe ID: 085-0000-279
- Axiom Training: Lifting & Dogman
Timeline
Excavator Operator
Dempsey Wood
05.2023 - Current
Plant Machine Operator
Kerry Dines Ltd.
05.2022 - 05.2023
Plant Machine Operator
Silverstrand NZ Ltd.
04.2019 - 05.2022
Backhoe & Bulldozer Operator
Qatar Engineering and Construction Company W.L.L.
03.2016 - 04.2019
Multi-Machine Operator
Monark Caterpillar
10.2015 - 02.2016
Excavator Operator
Azimeel Contracting Company
11.2012 - 12.2014
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
La Union National High School