Shane Halford
Twizel,CAN
Summary
Accomplished Truck Driver with extensive experience at Fonterra, excelling in tanker operations and transport compliance. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic. Proven ability to operate heavy vehicles and maintain high safety standards. Self motivated and focused, ability to lead or work unsupervised.
Safety conscious with good communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
GA Gold
Washdyke , Timaru
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Drove chip liners, facilitating efficient transport of materials
- Unloaded fertiliser boats at dock, ensuring timely preparation for distribution
- Operated wood chipper, contributing to effective waste management
Truck driver, Footpath construction
Fulton Hogan
Washdyke , Timaru
07.2022 - 06.2026
- Carting chip and waste material to and from site
- Transportation of 2.5t excavator
- Operation of excavator and manual labour involved in construction
Milk Tanker driver
Fonterra
Temuka, Timaru
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Picking up milk from various farms throughout Canterbury and delivering to process factories
Underground Diamond Driller
Boart Longyear, Barminco Mining
Western Australia , Perth
04.1998 - 11.2015
- Running a 700 series Drill rig, collecting core samples
- Training offsiders
- All underground safety aspects
Pest Control Technician
TB Vector
Rolleston , Rolleston
05.1997 - 04.1998
- Trapping/poisoning and shooting rabbits, ferrets and wallabies
- Quad bike operation and 4WDing
- Inspected properties for pest activity and vector breeding sites.
- Applied TB Vector treatment plans using approved pest control equipment.
- Identified insects, rodents, and sanitation hazards during field visits.
Education
Twizel Area School
Twizel, TwizelSkills
- Heavy vehicle operation
- Load securing
- Pre-trip inspections
- Transport compliance
- Tanker operations
- Safety awareness
- Problem solving
- Strong work ethic
- Physical stamina and strength
- Dependable and reliable
- Current Firearms Licence
Certification
- Current Firearms License
- Drivers license 1,2,3,4,5,6 WTRF
- Controlled substance license obtained in the 90’s
Affiliations
- Being a Dad
- Fishing
- Family camping
- Hunting
- Hiking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Truck Driver
GA Gold
06.2026 - 08.2026
Truck driver, Footpath construction
Fulton Hogan
07.2022 - 06.2026
Milk Tanker driver
Fonterra
10.2016 - 05.2022
Underground Diamond Driller
Boart Longyear, Barminco Mining
04.1998 - 11.2015
Pest Control Technician
TB Vector
05.1997 - 04.1998
Twizel Area School