Niko Lavea

• 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.
• Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
• Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
• Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
• Completing general labour including lifting heavy equipment in a safe manner avoiding injury to self and others in the workplace
• Operating a variety of powertools in safe manner avoiding any injury and damage to powertools, using the correct skills and appropriate PPE

Completed jobs for nature workplace training programme under the waikanae waterways restoration project during this time i have aquired the following skills and unit standards

* worlplace first aid 6400,6401,6402

* chainsaw safety 6916,6917,23541

* L.UV certificate

* growsafe certificate

*4WD certificate

*fencing

*plant identification

* sustainable land management practices

• Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
• Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
• Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
• Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
• Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
• Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
• Carried out workshop maintanence to uphold a clean, tidy and safe workplace