Sefo Makalio
Wanaka,Otago
Summary
I've been proud to serve as a dedicated member of the Civtec and On Target Drilling team for the past five years, where I've played a vital role in the field, ensuring the smooth provisioning of fibre connections to homes while prioritising safety and efficiency.
I am a dedicated and highly motivated professional with a versatile skill set developed over the years of experience in both civil and provisioning industry. My career has equipped me with a strong commitment to safety, effective communication, and the ability to excel in a collaborative team environment. While my expertise lies in fibre/power and gas provisioning, I believe that my adaptable skills make me well-suited for various roles across different industries. My career goal is to leverage my experience to contribute effectively to any organization while continuously expanding my skill set. I bring to the table a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to think critically and solve complex problems. These qualities, combined with my experience, make me a valuable candidate for any job opportunity. I am confident in my ability to quickly adapt to new challenges and provide a positive impact on any team
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Labourer
Veiolia
Wanaka, Otago
05.2024 - Current
- Pipeline Installation: Installing pipes for water distribution.
- Maintenance and Repair: Repairing and maintaining existing water infrastructure.
- Valve Installation: Installing valves to control water flow.
- Truck Preparation: Ensuring trucks are equipped with necessary tools and materials.
- Spoil Dumping: Proper disposal of excavated materials.
- Hydrovac Work: Using hydro excavation for precise digging near utilities.
- Reinstatement: Restoring the area after construction or repair work.
Drill/Digger Operator
on target drilling
Whenuapai
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Calculated material needs based on size and depth requirements for each project.
- Assisted in the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines, water lines, electrical conduits.
- Utilized GPS systems for navigation purposes when necessary.
- Performed minor maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels, greasing parts, and replacing worn components.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately when determining where excavation should take place.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery including wearing personal protective gear.
- Cleaned up worksites after completion of projects by removing excess debris from area.
Drill/digger Operator
Civtec
Hamilton, NZ
07.2019 - 10.2023
- I've been proud to serve as a dedicated member of the Civtec team for the past five years, where I've played a vital role in the field, ensuring the smooth provisioning of fibre connections to homes while prioritising safety and efficiency.
- Utilized GPS systems for navigation purposes when necessary.
- Performed minor maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels, greasing parts, and replacing worn components.
- Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding progress of tasks and any issues that arose during operation of machinery.
- Cleaned up worksites after completion of projects by removing excess debris from area.
- Moved dirt, rocks, and debris with backhoe to create trenches or holes of various depths and widths.
- Operated front-end loaders, skid steers and mini excavators to carry out diverse project needs
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.
Education
Wintec
07.2024
St. Peters College
12-1997
Skills
- Full Car Licence with WTR, F endorsements
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Fiber Provisioning Tools
- Safety Protocols
- Project Management
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Landscaping
- Painting
- Job Site Cleanup
- Basic Carpentry
- Safe Vehicle Operation
- Chemical Mixing
- Blueprint Reading
- Facilities Maintenance
- Truck loading and unloading
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Operation
- Customer Service
- Commercial construction experience
- Heavy Lifting
- Machinery Maintenance
- Asphalt Patching
- Construction Techniques
- Safety awareness
- HVAC Systems
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Physical Strength
- Fence building
- Vehicle Unloading and Loading
- Job Site Safety
- Willingness to learn
- Plumbing basics
References
- Chad Taiaroa, Supervisor - Civtec, 0272167045
- Rebecca Neems, Health and Safety - FirstGas, Safelydoesit13@gmail.com, 0272744338
- Andrei De Guzman, Connections Team Leader - Civtec, andrei.de.guzman@civtec.co.nz, 0275624667
- Deep Basnet, Warehouse Manager - Civtec, deep@civtec.co.nz, 0291274892
- Merv George, Team Leader - Civtec, merv@civtec.co.nz, 0211930124
Hobbies and Interests
- Outdoor Activities
- DIY Projects
- Community Involvement
- Sports
- Technology Enthusiast
- Reading and Learning
Timeline
Labourer
Veiolia
05.2024 - Current
Drill/Digger Operator
on target drilling
11.2023 - 05.2024
Drill/digger Operator
Civtec
07.2019 - 10.2023
Wintec
St. Peters College
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