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Alex Lara

Houston,TX

Summary

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

Years of experience & professional in construction /industrial trades, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in operating a variety of power tools, understanding construction schematics, and adhering to safety protocols. Excel at teamwork, communication

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Scaffold Builder

BrandSafway
Deer Park, TX
01.2025 - 05.2025

Gathered scaffold materials using forklift assistance.

Lead crew in assembling scaffold with focus on safety and teamwork.

Clean trash and debris when finished with job task

Completed

Scaffold Builder

Total specialty services
Houston, TX
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
  • Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
  • Inspected scaffolding for structural integrity prior to use.
  • Assembled and erected scaffolding components according to blueprints, drawings, and instructions.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
  • Transported tools, supplies, and materials needed for erecting or dismantling scaffolds using forklifts.
  • Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.

Scaffold Builder

Precision Machinery Contractors
Houston, TX
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Inspected scaffolding for structural integrity prior to use.

Build and dismantle scaffold safely

  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • Safely constructed hung, tubes and modular scaffolding systems.
  • Modified scaffolds for customers to weld or to paint or rig up pipes
  • Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
  • Consistently constructed square and level scaffolds
  • Transported tools, supplies, and materials needed for erecting or dismantling scaffolds using hand trucks or forklifts.
  • Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
  • Ensured that workers were trained in proper safety procedures before being allowed access to any elevated worksite utilizing a scaf.
  • Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.

Scaffold Builder

Apache Industrial Services
Houston, Tx
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assembled and erected scaffolding components according to instructions.
  • Unloaded incoming material from trucks and transported materials to staging area.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty or damaged scaffold materials.
  • Performed visual inspections on all completed work before signoff from supervisor.
  • Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
  • Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
  • Set up staging areas for materials and tools used in construction projects involving scaffolding.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
  • Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
  • Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
  • Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.

Construction Worker

United Restoration & Preservation
Houston , TX
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Installed anchors into concrete or mortar joints prior to setting stones or bricks.
  • Mixed, poured, and finished concrete to create various structures.
  • Prepared surfaces prior to installation by sanding down wood floors or patching up concrete subfloors.
  • Assisted construction workers with various tasks such as carrying materials, mixing concrete and unloading supplies.
  • Mixing concrete using wheelbarrows and shovels as necessary.
  • Operated concrete saws, drills, grinders, and other tools to cut concrete surfaces.
  • Mixed paints to desired color and texture.
  • Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
  • Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
  • Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
  • Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
  • Performed minor repairs, such as caulking windowsills, before painting them.
  • Applied waterproofing materials to foundations to prevent water seepage.
  • Applied waterproofing sealants along seams of roofs or around windows and doors.
  • Applied protective coatings such as paint or waterproofing membrane to finished surfaces.
  • Inspected buildings and structures to determine waterproofing requirements.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Supported masonry workers by providing necessary supplies as requested.
  • Stacked materials at job sites in an organized manner.
  • Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
  • Performed minor maintenance on tools used in bricklaying activities.
  • Cleaned up debris from job site after completion of project.
  • Loaded, transported and unloaded bricks to job sites.
  • Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.

Masonry Helper

D&H masonry
Houston , TX
02.2014 - 03.2017
  • Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
  • Repaired and restored brickwork on buildings, walls and chimneys.
  • Grouted joints between units with mortar or grout mixture.
  • Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
  • Checked verticality of walls using plumb bob or laser level equipment.
  • Repaired damaged bricks by chipping out old mortar and replacing them.
  • Cleaned masonry surfaces before applying new coatings or treatments.
  • Used mechanical cement-mixing equipment or hand tools to prepare cement for use.
  • Mixed mortar by hand, wheelbarrow or mechanical mixer.
  • Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
  • Measured and cut bricks to specific dimensions using a range of hand tools.
  • Removed debris from work area at the end of each day's activities.

Education

GED -

Clear Springs High School
League City, TX
05-2012

Skills

  • Equipment inspection
  • Detail orientation
  • Bilingual communication
  • OSHA compliance
  • Power Tools Use
  • Material packaging
  • Heavy lifting
  • General laborer
  • General construction
  • Team player
  • Communication and presentation
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Material handling
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Hand and power tools safety
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Customer service
  • Foodservice standards
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Food safety measures
  • Strong teamwork
  • Food preparation
  • Taking orders
  • Food safety
  • Cleaning and sanitizing

Certification

Twic and basic plus

Timeline

Lead Scaffold Builder

BrandSafway
01.2025 - 05.2025

Scaffold Builder

Total specialty services
08.2024 - 12.2024

Scaffold Builder

Precision Machinery Contractors
01.2024 - 08.2024

Scaffold Builder

Apache Industrial Services
04.2023 - 01.2024

Construction Worker

United Restoration & Preservation
10.2019 - 11.2020

Masonry Helper

D&H masonry
02.2014 - 03.2017

GED -

Clear Springs High School
Alex Lara