Dedicated construction professional committed to safety and excellence in crane operations, seeking a role that fosters routine and personal growth. Known for initiative, self-motivation, and reliability, complemented by a diverse skill set that enhances team collaboration and drives project success. Demonstrates a proven track record in executing complex lifting operations with precision, consistently meeting project goals while adhering to stringent safety protocols. Equipped with maturity and physical strength, prepared to contribute effectively in high-demand environments and tackle challenges with resilience and expertise.
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Kiwi Tipene
Whangarei,Te Kamo
Summary
Overview
39
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Manaia Crane Hire
Truck/Crane Operator
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large truck/cranes to lift and move materials with precision, accuracy and safety.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards and promptly addressing issues.
- Optimized crane operations by continually refining lifting strategies based on site-specific conditions and requirements.
- Leveraged knowledge of load charts, rigging techniques, and applicable regulations to ensure compliance across all aspects of crane operation.
- Operated variety of crane types for diverse construction projects, leading to on-time project completion.
- Collaborated effectively with project managers, engineers, and other team members to achieve desired results on schedule.
McFall Fuel Ltd
Fuel Delivery Driver
09.2023 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline and diesel to customers.
- Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
- Completed incident reports for damages, accidents and other notable activities.
- Performed regular inspections and reported issues to company mechanics.
- Prevented errors by checking orders, delivery documentation and customer specifications.
- Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
- Operated controls to load tanks at fuel distribution depots.
- Unloaded fuel at gas stations, taking care to prevent spills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Supported customer service objectives by staying in communicating with dispatch and independently resolving common concerns.
Carters Building Supplies
Regional Driver
02.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Providing a reliable delivery service.
- Reporting to and following directives given by the regional dispatch coordinator.
- Checking delivery dockets against loads.
- Responsible for providing delivery and product transfer support to Carters branches in the Northland Region.
- Interaction with industrial suppliers of various products, commercial, group-home and private builders.
- Abiding by Carters strict health and safety code of conduct.
- Working with an exceptionally large team of Carters employees from all over the north island.
- At times engaging in heavy physical activity, including but not restricted to working on steep & muddy sites, multiple entry and exits from the truck cab + deck, preparing loads, (Including stacking timber, weather boards, blocks, gib, bricks, cement, flooring, ply, insulation bales, posts etc.)
- Fork hoist driving.
- Daily and monthly truck checks.
- Driving various other Carters work vehicles, Utes, Vans.
Carters Manufacturing
Frame & Truss HIAB Delivery Driver
02.2017 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Driving class 4 & 5 trucks, Rear mounted cranes up to PK 37.
- Loading & delivering frames & trusses to commercial and residential sites within the Northern region.
- Reporting to the Northland manufacturing dispatch manager and factory manger.
- Fork hoist driving.
- Gathering all associated items for delivery.
- Reading building plans to determine where to lay frames and trusses on building sites.
- Being able to climb onto trusses when loading and making multiple climbs per truss delivery on/off the truck and on/off the scaffold on site.
- Following health and safety guidelines set out by Carters when on Carters sites and when out in public.
- Interacting with Carters site employees from Auckland and Northern areas.
- Daily & Monthly Truck checks.
- Driving various other Carters work vehicles, Utes, Vans, Cars etc.
Bunnings Trade Whangarei / Kauri
Hiab Delivery Driver / Yardman
07.2012 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Pulling orders for customer pickup, deliveries & transfers.
- Providing a reliable delivery service.
- Reporting to & following directives from the Branch Dispatch Coordinator.
- Collaborating with a large team of employees providing excellent customer service including trade products knowledge + checkout and security roles.
- Adhering to Bunnings stringent Health & Safety standards.
- Performing very physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting.
- Fork Hoist operating.
Casual Contract Weed Control
Independent Dairy and dry stock farmers
07.2006 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Herbicide handling and application via backpack sprayer and tractor driven pump sprayer.
- Working 60hours per week.
Melville & Ellis
Delivery Driver
11.2005 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Delivery and installation of household appliances and furniture.
- Customer relations / Scheduling / Coordination of deliveries.
- Customer service / Sales and processing.
- Trade / Retail service relations.
- Working up to 50hours per week.
McDonald's Family Restaurant
Maintenance Manager & Head of Maintenance
05.1999 - 10.2005
Job overview
- Preparing daily and weekly work schedules for job lists for 3 full time and 2 part time maintenance staff.
- Training and supervision of maintenance employees.
- Daily cleaning of restaurants equipment and grounds.
- Preventative maintenance on equipment, buildings and grounds at all 3 Whangarei stores.
- Purchasing of maintenance and repair supplies from local traders and McDonald's food chain suppliers nation wide.
- Coordinating with and authorizing contracted agents and tradespersons to do qualified work on premises.
- Receiving deliveries of inward goods at 3 restaurants.
- Working 50+ hours per week and on call 24 hours per day.
Clean-Net services
Part Time Cleaner
09.2003 - 05.2004
Job overview
- Daily cleaning of School Blocks (Kamo High School).
- Vacuuming, Mopping, Buffing and window cleaning.
- Working 20 hours per week.
Karabiner Cleaning Services
Part Time Cleaner
07.2002 - 10.2002
Job overview
- Cleaning ASB Lounge, Kensington Stadium after bookings.
- Daily cleaning of Kensington Gym.
- Vacuuming, Mopping, Buffing and window cleaning.
- Working 9 hours per week.
R & J Knightly Commercial Greenhouse and Mandarin orchard
Casual Agricultural Worker
04.1999 - 08.2001
Job overview
- Building large greenhouses.
- All aspects of orchid production (from potting bulbs to packing flowers for export).
- Tractor mowing and spraying.
- Picking, Pruning, Transplanting, Fertilizing, thinning of mandarins.
- Working up to 20 hours per week.
KWAN Developments LTD (Mandarin Orchid)
Orchard Hand
02.1998 - 10.1998
Job overview
- Tractor Carting, Spraying.
- Picking, pruning, transplanting, fertilizing, thinning of mandarins.
- Working 45 hours per week.
Independent Dairy and Dry Stock Farmers
Contract Part Time Casual Weed Control
05.1994 - 05.1996
Job overview
- Herbicide Handling & application via backpack sprayer and tractor driven pump sprayer.
- Working 60 hours per week.
Cancer Research Company
Contract Labourer
01.1993 - 04.1994
Job overview
- Collection, Separation and packing of calf blood.
- Working 55+ hours per week.
P.L Windust LTD
Garden Laborer
03.1991 - 04.1991
Job overview
- Kumara picking.
- Working 40 hours per week.
A.F.F.Co.
Labourer / Knife hand
10.1986 - 04.1987
Job overview
- Slaughter / Processing of mutton & beef.
- Working up to 65 hours per week.
Education
North Tech
Certificate from Future Trades
05.2012
University Overview
- NZQA Certificate in transportation of logs by road
- Gained National Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- 112 Hours of work experience at stokes transport.
Salvation Army Employment Plus
Certificate
03.2012
University Overview
- 12-week heavy transport services course
- Gained drivers license cert classes 3 & 5.
North Tech
Certificate from Flax Weaving
11.2007
University Overview
NZQA Certificate in Raranga (Flax Weaving)
North Tech
Certificate from Maori Art Design
11.2006
University Overview
NZQA Certificate in Toi Maori (Maori Art Design)
Northland Polytechnic
Certificate from Horticulture
11.1997
University Overview
- NZQA Certificate in Horticulture
- Northland Polytechnic Certificates
- Sustainable horticulture (organic growing and organic orchard nursery)
- Native plant production, Medicinal (Native Plant)
Te RunangaNgati Hine
Certificate
10.1992
University Overview
- Ethnic Shoe Design, Manufacture, Marketing and sales (April – July 1993)
- Ethnic Shoe Design, Manufacture and feasibility studies (October 1992)
- Shoe Design and Manufacture (May – July 1992)
Kaikohe Community Trust
Certificate
06.1987
University Overview
Certificate of achievement in Car Fix It Module
Bay of Islands College
School Certificate
01.1985
University Overview
School Certificate passes in Workshop Technology & Mathematics
Skills
- Skilled in heavy machinery operation
- Expertise in truck-mounted crane handling
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Equipment preventive maintenance
- Analytical problem-solving
- Adaptability to change
- Robust physical fitness
- Intrinsic motivation
- Workplace professionalism
- Proficient in rigging systems
Certification
- Driver’s license: Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, F, T
- Fire Fighting: Certificates in N.Z. Fire Service Basic Training, Breathing Apparatus (Grade 2) Realistic Live Fire Training, Pump Operator
- Certificate Of Achievement: Car Maintenance, Kaikohe Community Trust Training Module
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Drawing and Painting
- Gardening
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Road Trips
- Crafting and DIY Projects
Community Service
Community Service
Maori Wood Carving at Whakapara Marae (January – June 2006), Track Marshalling to National level Whangarei BMX Club (2000 – 2005), JMB Rugby Coaching and assistant coaching – Old Boys Rugby Club, Whangarei (2002 – 2004), Firefighter with Kamo Volunteer Fire Brigade (August 2001 – August 2004), Weed control at QEII Trust property, Hikurangi and Bream Head, WhangareiHobbies and Interests
Hobbies and Interests
Painting & Sculpture (wood, stone, bone carving), DIY / Handy Man, Plants / Garden Landscaping, Fishing & Diving, Personal FitnessTimeline
Truck/Crane Operator
Manaia Crane Hire
08.2024 - Current
Fuel Delivery Driver
McFall Fuel Ltd
09.2023 - 08.2024
Regional Driver
Carters Building Supplies
02.2023 - 09.2023
Frame & Truss HIAB Delivery Driver
Carters Manufacturing
02.2017 - 02.2023
Hiab Delivery Driver / Yardman
Bunnings Trade Whangarei / Kauri
07.2012 - 11.2016
Independent Dairy and dry stock farmers
Casual Contract Weed Control
07.2006 - 01.2007
Delivery Driver
Melville & Ellis
11.2005 - 06.2006
Part Time Cleaner
Clean-Net services
09.2003 - 05.2004
Part Time Cleaner
Karabiner Cleaning Services
07.2002 - 10.2002
Maintenance Manager & Head of Maintenance
McDonald's Family Restaurant
05.1999 - 10.2005
Casual Agricultural Worker
R & J Knightly Commercial Greenhouse and Mandarin orchard
04.1999 - 08.2001
Orchard Hand
KWAN Developments LTD (Mandarin Orchid)
02.1998 - 10.1998
Contract Part Time Casual Weed Control
Independent Dairy and Dry Stock Farmers
05.1994 - 05.1996
Contract Labourer
Cancer Research Company
01.1993 - 04.1994
Garden Laborer
P.L Windust LTD
03.1991 - 04.1991
Labourer / Knife hand
A.F.F.Co.
10.1986 - 04.1987
Salvation Army Employment Plus
Certificate
North Tech
Certificate from Flax Weaving
North Tech
Certificate from Maori Art Design
Northland Polytechnic
Certificate from Horticulture
Te RunangaNgati Hine
Certificate
Kaikohe Community Trust
Certificate
Bay of Islands College
School Certificate
North Tech
Certificate from Future Trades
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