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Andrew Saunders

Lake Elsinore,CA

Summary

Dedicated General Laborer with extensive experience at Mccarthy, excelling in concrete pouring and foundation preparation. Demonstrated strong leadership by mentoring team members while ensuring OSHA compliance and safety protocols. Proficient in equipment operation and heavy lifting, consistently achieving high-quality results in demanding environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Laborer

Mccarthy
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
  • Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
  • Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
  • Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
  • Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
  • Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
  • Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
  • Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
  • Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
  • Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
  • Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Applied protective coatings such as waterproofing agents onto completed formworks structures before they are covered with earth or backfilled with soil.
  • Developed strategies for waterproofing existing buildings or constructing new buildings with waterproof features.

General Laborer

DPR Construction
San Diego, CA
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Removed debris from construction sites and disposed of it properly.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
  • Reported any malfunctions or breakdowns immediately to supervisors or maintenance staff.
  • Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating the machinery.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
  • Mixed cement and mortar in preparation for pouring.
  • Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.

General Laborer

California High Tech
San Diego, CA
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
  • Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
  • Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement surfaces using a straightedge and jointer tool.
  • Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
  • Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.

General Laborer

Largo Construction
San Diego, CA
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Reported any malfunctions or breakdowns immediately to supervisors or maintenance staff.
  • Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
  • Coordinated activities among multiple departments within the facility to ensure efficient workflow.

General Laborer

Condon Johnson construction
San Diego , CA
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Removed debris from construction sites and disposed of it properly.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
  • Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
  • Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.

General Laborer

Panetti Construction
San Diego, CA
08.2017 - 02.2020
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
  • Cut rods and reinforcements to established specifications, referencing written instructions to verify accuracy.
  • Examined and memorized safety procedures to maintain safe and efficient work environments, protect personnel and prevent unnecessary and costly delays.
  • Performed quality control inspections at various stages throughout the fabrication process.
  • Read blueprints to determine sizes and placements of reinforcements and bars to achieve efficient and compliant construction.
  • Performed cutting work while adhering to blueprints and design specifications.
  • Assisted in the fabrication of rebar cages for concrete structures.
  • Measured and cut rebar to specified lengths using a variety of tools.
  • Performed detailed equipment inspections and repairs before and after use to keep projects safe and on schedule.
  • Measured and marked cutting and bending lines according to instructions.
  • Positioned and secured steel bars in concrete slabs to reinforce structures and protect occupants.
  • Sorted, stacked and moved pallets using pallet jack and forklift.
  • Operated forklifts and cranes to move heavy loads around the facility.
  • Provided on-the-job training and coaching for new team members.
  • Installed spacers and chairs onto rebar supports in preparation for pouring concrete.
  • Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
  • Performed layout work with blueprints, sketches, or other instructions.
  • Erected scaffolding where necessary when working at heights.
  • Threaded rods and installed couplers to join sections of rebar together.
  • Ensured proper placement of steel reinforcement elements during installation process.
  • Placed ties and stirrups on reinforcing steel according to structural drawings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Vista High
Vista, CA
06-2006

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Concrete pouring
  • Foundation preparation
  • Tool maintenance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Basic carpentry
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Weatherproofing knowledge
  • Yard maintenance
  • Hand and power tools
  • Concrete grading
  • Scaffolding setup
  • Excavation support
  • Forklift operation and Boom lift
  • Structure tear-down
  • OSHA compliance
  • Steel reinforcement
  • Stonework restoration
  • Precision cutting
  • Brick laying
  • Block installation
  • Restoration Skills
  • Masonry techniques

Certification

  • Scaffold Training : Frame, tube & coupler, & system Scaffolding certificate # STI69607
  • Forklift
  • Aerial bomb lift

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Laborer

Mccarthy
01.2022 - Current

General Laborer

DPR Construction
07.2021 - 01.2022

General Laborer

California High Tech
03.2021 - 07.2021

General Laborer

Largo Construction
08.2020 - 03.2021

General Laborer

Condon Johnson construction
02.2020 - 08.2020

General Laborer

Panetti Construction
08.2017 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Vista High

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