Thomas Hakopa
Auckland
Summary
Focused on maintaining worksite safety with diligent and knowledgeable tower crane work. Skilled at calculating loads, completing repairs and keeping equipment in good working order.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Tower Crane Operator Dogman
MRL Crane Crew
03.2017 - 03.2024
- Continually refined skills and knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities and industry training programs.
- Improved overall productivity by consistently maintaining proper crane balance during operation, preventing accidents or damage to property.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Leveraged expertise in load-lifting attachments and rigging techniques to manage diverse loads.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
Carpenter
Dnt Carpentry
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with other skilled tradespeople to ensure seamless integration of carpentry work within larger construction projects.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
Forklift Operator
Allied Work Force
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Demolition Laborer
Labour Exchange
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Reduced project completion time by efficiently organizing and executing tasks with team members.
Digger Operator
Ab Construction.
04.2009 - 01.2012
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Facilitated smooth teamwork with colleagues, promoting a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Managed efficient material handling, loading trucks, and hauling materials to designated areas as required.
- Improved job site efficiency by maintaining and operating heavy equipment, including diggers and excavators.
Construction Site Laborer
Labour Exchange
12.2003 - 03.2009
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Conducted regular tool maintenance checks to reduce downtime due to malfunctioning equipment during critical stages of projects.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
Education
No Degree - Physical Education
Manurewa High School
Manurewa, NZ11.2003
Skills
- Log updates
- Can basically do anything
- hard working
- always finish the task on hand
- Load Planning
- time keeping
Timeline
Tower Crane Operator Dogman
MRL Crane Crew
03.2017 - 03.2024
Carpenter
Dnt Carpentry
01.2016 - 03.2017
Forklift Operator
Allied Work Force
04.2014 - 01.2016
Demolition Laborer
Labour Exchange
03.2012 - 01.2014
Digger Operator
Ab Construction.
04.2009 - 01.2012
Construction Site Laborer
Labour Exchange
12.2003 - 03.2009
No Degree - Physical Education
Manurewa High School
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