Dereck Nyaguse

Experience

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  Tarcon Construction Ltd

  Apr 2012 - Dec 2016

  Excavator Operator
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  Global Drilling ( Pty) Ltd

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2019

  Excavator Operator
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  Bulk Machine Plant Hire

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2019

  Excavator Operator

  Performing all or some of the following duties in all roles with varying levels of responsibility:• Operating excavator with meticulous attention to detail• Conducting pre-start up checks, operational checks and shutdown checks according to appropriate checklist• Performing land excavation and loading blasted material into articulated dump trucks• Routine cleaning and maintenance of excavators and other heavy equipment• Inspecting each piece of machinery to ensure proper working condition• Checking gauges and leaks • Greasing and refuelling machines• Identifying and implementing control measures for safety related hazards and risks• Completing checklists• Identifying and reporting any mechanical faults to site supervisor• Digging unblasted ground and trenches for geological survey and drainage system• Loading ore onto trucks and removing overburden soil• Performing as a strong member of a cohesive team with strict adherence to health, safety and statutory regulations, service level agreements, quality standards, governance processes and compliance requirements Show less

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  Century Civils and Plant Hire

  Nov 2019 - May 2021

  Excavator, Compact Roller and Water Bowser Operator

  • Conducting daily inspections, pre-start up- and shutdown checks• Cleaning and preparing construction sites• Digging water and sewer trenches • Operating roller to compact soil, earth and aggregate• Hauling water from water source to worksite, as often as required• Levelling concrete and earth, and removing debris

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  Schuyler Line Navigation Company

  May 2021 - now

  Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Operating heavy machinery equipment to unload aggregate materials from cargo ships and barges, including excavators, skid steer loaders and front end loaders• Conducting pre-start up checks and operational checks on heavy equipment • Cleaning, greasing and refilling equipment • Performing daily basic maintenance and safety checks • Ensuring proper and safe parking and storage of heavy equipment machines • Assisting diesel technician with equipment servicing • Reporting mechanical faults to the supervisor • Cleaning barges • Performing as a strong member of a cohesive team with strict adherence to health, safety and statutory regulations, service level agreements, quality standards, governance processes and compliance requirements Show less