WILLIAM KARENA
Blenheim,Marlborough
Summary
Reliable Truck Driver known for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in route planning, time management, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Possess strong navigation, vehicle maintenance knowledge, and load securing abilities. Excel in communication and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations under diverse conditions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Storeman
TIRA / CROWN SHEET METAL
10.2022 - Current
- Executed duties efficiently as a combined Class 4 truck driver and storeman.
- Ensured safe and timely transportation of steel supplies within the south Island region
Contracting Laborer
HYDROTECH GROUP
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Efficiently executed tasks of driving Hydro Excavator truck, digging holes and collecting Infectious Waste for Marlborough District Council.
Labour Hand / Machinery Operator
HORTUS
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Trimming & wrapping Vines, post popping, wire Straining and nailing
- Machine operator – Tractor driving, mowing and spraying
Truck Driver
SERIOUS PTY LTD
05.2012 - 11.2019
- Driving heavy rigid Vacuum tanker collecting all forms of liquid waste
- Working in compliance with the QLD government Environmental protection agency guidelines completing all appropriate waste transport documents and trained in WasteID, waste tracking system
- I am fully trained to deliver, collect and service all our portable toilets
- I visit various sites such as underground parking lots in city center, large construction sites, army barracks and more rural areas
Terminal Operator
PICTON INTERISLANDER FERRY TERMINAL
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Collecting and transferring luggage, securing the ferry to the dock and loading and unloading cars and trucks
- I left this job to move to Australia
Farm Hand
MASON FARM
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Milking cows and performing general farm hand tasks
Vineyard Hand
MARLBOROUGH VINEYARDS NICHOLSON CONTRACTING
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Season pruning and stripping
Labourer
RAIN AWAY SPOUTING
01.2008 - 01.2009
- This position was an entry level labouring job where I assisted the more skilled tradesmen
Education
NCEA Level 3 -
Queen Charlotte College
Picton, NZ01-2007
Skills
- People-oriented
- Numeracy skills
- Teamwork and Positive Attitude
- Efficiency and Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Transportation Logistics
References
- Business Reference: Mike 021 730 835
- Personal Reference: Barry Peters, 03 573 6702
- Business Reference: Floyd Hastie, Managing Director, Serious Pty Ltd, +61413149759
Additional Information
My hobbies and interests include competitive Rowing, Family time, exercise and travel.
Licensesandtickets
- NZ Class 5 truck licence
- Forklift licence with F endorsement
- Dangerous Goods Licence
Activities
- Works well in a team and autonomously.
- Communicates well with management, team mates and clients.
Certification
- Electrical Test and tag 2024
Timeline
Storeman
TIRA / CROWN SHEET METAL
10.2022 - Current
Contracting Laborer
HYDROTECH GROUP
03.2021 - 10.2022
Labour Hand / Machinery Operator
HORTUS
06.2020 - 03.2021
Truck Driver
SERIOUS PTY LTD
05.2012 - 11.2019
Terminal Operator
PICTON INTERISLANDER FERRY TERMINAL
01.2010 - 04.2012
Farm Hand
MASON FARM
01.2010 - 06.2010
Vineyard Hand
MARLBOROUGH VINEYARDS NICHOLSON CONTRACTING
01.2010 - 06.2010
Labourer
RAIN AWAY SPOUTING
01.2008 - 01.2009
NCEA Level 3 -
Queen Charlotte College
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