Tyrone Karikari

Experienced Civil Construction and Earthmoving Operator with over 15 years of hands-on experience. Proficient in operating a wide range of heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, with expertise in GPS-guided precision grading and cut-to-fill operations. Proven ability in site supervision, leading safety meetings, and managing staff.

Adept at quoting, work organisation, and basic business administration using Xero. Committed to delivering high-quality results in all earthmoving and civil construction projects.

Subcontractor - Accurate Earthworks Limited

(2025)

• Undertake civil construction and earthmoving subcontracting, operating machinery for general earthworks.

Site Foreman / GPS Excavator Operator - Little Hen Civil

(2023 - 2025)

• Supervised all site activities and operated GPS excavators with precision.
• Chaired daily toolbox and safety meetings, addressing hazards, pre-start checks, appropriate PPE usage, and promoting awareness of hydration and fatigue management.

Co-owner - Herkt Works Limited

(2018 - 2023)

• Co-owned and managed daily operations of the business.
• Executed earthmoving and machinery operations.
• Directed staff, ensuring efficient workflow and task delegation.
• Provided accurate quotations for client projects.
• Organised and scheduled all project work.
• Managed financial administration using Xero.

Excavator Operator - Hick Bros

(2015 - 2018)

• Performed excavator and earthmoving operations on various civil construction projects.

Earthmoving Operator - Bob Hick Earthmoving

(2010 - 2015)

• Operated heavy machinery and executed earthmoving tasks.

Earthmoving Operator - Rogers Earthmoving

(2005 - 2010)

• Conducted earthmoving and heavy machinery operations.

Labourer / Plant Operator - Vuksich & Borich

Commenced career in civil construction at age 16, developing skills from general labouring and compaction to operating front-end loaders, bulldozers, and excavators.