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Soane Vakapuna

Flaxmere,Hasting

Summary

I am a Skilled digger operator with 8 years of experience in the construction industry. I use a creative and safety approach to problem solve. I am a dependable person who is great at time management and enjoy working as a team to complete any given projects. I am always energetic and eager to learn new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Digger Operator

Dean Earthmoving
06.2024 - Current
  • Operated digger machinery for various tasks, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings.
  • Managed efficient material handling, loading trucks, and hauling materials to designated areas as required.
  • Achieved optimal digging results with accurate assessment of soil conditions and proper use of attachments.
  • Streamlined processes within the team by providing helpful feedback about current procedures leading to improved operational efficiency.

Digger Operator

SH Civil
06.2023 - 06.2024


  • Excavate house sites from digging up temporary pond and cutting drain for water control to cut and fill for roads, foot paths and house foundation
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing best practices to ensure safe and effective performance.
  • Ensured timely project progress by coordinating closely with supervisors and other crew members on daily tasks.
  • Collaborated with construction teams, ensuring clear communication for successful project completion.
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Operator/driver

JFC Contracting
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Operating Excavators to complete given tasks
  • Prep foundations
  • Digging to lay new services
  • Exposing underground services
  • Backfilling and compacting to meet test requirements
  • Dig out for drainage (storm water etc)
  • Achievements: Heavy lifting course

Machine Operator

Topline Contracting
01.2018 - 01.2020

Heavy machine operator

  • Cut and fill
  • Bulk work
  • Formation prep

Education

St johns College Hasting’s

Skills

  • Operate diggers and other heavy machinery
  • Operating Next generation 3d model diggers
  • Bulk work
  • Final trim
  • Dozer operator
  • Class 2 truck driver
  • Class 4 truck driver
  • Prep foundations to correct heights for final paving
  • Excavate trenches for services
  • Exposing live LV and HV cables
  • Excavate foundations for new transformers and house sites
  • Operate loaders
  • Operate rollers
  • Operate dumpers
  • Lead teams to complete given task

References

  • Nick Henrahan 0273128478 (MD for Henrahan Civil)
  • Mitch Dean 021 930 089 MD for Dean Earthmoving
  • Umesh (JFC SUPERVISOR), 021420585

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family time
  • Training
  • Music
  • Outdoors

Timeline

Digger Operator

Dean Earthmoving
06.2024 - Current

Digger Operator

SH Civil
06.2023 - 06.2024

Operator/driver

JFC Contracting
01.2022 - 06.2022

Machine Operator

Topline Contracting
01.2018 - 01.2020

St johns College Hasting’s
Soane Vakapuna