Reuben Frederick Weston
Matamata,WKO
Summary
Due to the down turn in forestry work i am looking for a new occupation.
Motivated individual seeking to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Worker
H.Advisory LTD
, Matamata
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the planting of trees and shrubs to reforest areas.
- Measured trees for diameter, height, and volume using a clinometer or hypsometer.
- Cut down trees with chainsaws or axes as necessary to clear land.
- Identified diseased or damaged trees and removed them from the forest floor.
- Interpreted aerial photographs and maps to identify logging boundaries.
- Performed regular maintenance on tools and equipment used in forestry operations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving fires or hazardous conditions.
- Utilized GPS systems to track progress in completing tasks related to forestry work.
- Operated chainsaw and brush cutter to cut trees and brush.
- Limbed and bucked trees which had been cut down.
- Fed brush and logs into wood chipper to break down.
- Regularly inspected logs for defects and provided measurements for volume determination.
Roofing Laborer
Comag LTD
, Matamata
05.2022 - 01.2023
TMO Traffic
J.Swap Traffic Management
Matamata, Waikato
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Placed temporary construction signs, arrow boards and variable message boards in work area to facilitate communications.
- Set up and maintained traffic control closures for crews working alongside public right-of-way.
- Monitored safety requirements, PPE usage and compliance with company standards for team of traffic control technicians.
- Operated trucks to transport materials and equipment to job site within schedule requirements.
- Assembled traffic cones and pathways for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Directed vehicles around construction sites and flagged drivers through blocked roads.
- Directed pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites.
- Set messages on digital traffic signs to warn oncoming traffic of delays.
- Operated pickups and flatbed trucks to set up and disassemble temporary traffic control schemes.
- Served as point of contact for members of general public, answering traffic-related questions and responding to complaints and requests.
- Studied traffic delays by noting times of delays, numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through delay area.
Roof Fixer Labourer
Amalgamated Roofing
Whakarewarewa, Rotorua
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
- Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
- Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
- Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
- Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
- Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
- Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.
Casual Kitchen Hand
French Cake Shop
New Plymouth, Taranaki
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Displayed strong knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Prepared food orders, focusing on dietary restriction requests.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
Roof Fixer
Up There Roofing
New Plymouth, Taranaki
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Inspected, replaced and repaired defective parts and completed preventive maintenance.
- Engaged in troubleshooting of machinery malfunctions through use of testing instruments and observation of defective equipment, listening and visually analyzing for sources of problems.
- Completed regular upkeep work on [Type] machinery and mechanical equipment to maintain continued operation and operator safety.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Labourer
Tricky Tree Specialists
Woodleigh, New Plymouth
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Repaired and performed preventative maintenance on company machines to promote ease-of-use and overall efficiency.
- Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
Education
Spotswood College
New PlymouthCarpentry Course
G N H
New Plymouth~Working At Heights
Vertical Horrizon
WhanganuiSkills
~Hard Worker
~Works great in a team
~Great Communication
~Fast Learner
~Enthusiastic
~Allways looking to learn new things
REFRENCES
- Tony, H.Advisors LTD - 0276121130
- Humz, J.Swap LTD- 0223910509
- Aaron, Amalgamated Roofing- 0273481992
- Rob, Amalgamated Roofing- 021331501
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forestry Worker
H.Advisory LTD
04.2023 - Current
Roofing Laborer
Comag LTD
05.2022 - 01.2023
TMO Traffic
J.Swap Traffic Management
07.2021 - 04.2022
Roof Fixer Labourer
Amalgamated Roofing
08.2020 - 03.2021
Casual Kitchen Hand
French Cake Shop
08.2017 - 12.2018
Roof Fixer
Up There Roofing
08.2016 - 07.2017
Labourer
Tricky Tree Specialists
03.2015 - 07.2017
Spotswood College
Carpentry Course
G N H
~Working At Heights
Vertical Horrizon
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