Arturo Loy
Patterson,CA
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Construction Laborer
Garza Inc.
Patterson, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Tamped down soil beneath footings in order to create an even surface prior to pouring.
- Cleaned up debris from demolition sites and removed waste material from job sites.
- Repaired damaged forms prior to pouring concrete, as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance on all equipment used during each shift.
- Laid out foundations for footings, walls or slabs according to blueprints.
- Ensured proper placement of expansion joints between sections of newly poured slab floors.
- Operated a variety of equipment including jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders.
- Applied protective sealants over newly poured concrete surfaces after curing period was complete.
- Transported heavy objects around the work area with wheelbarrows or dollies.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials from trucks to job site.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on all equipment used at the job site.
- Mixed, poured and finished concrete using hand tools such as shovels and trowels.
- Checked grade stakes and string lines during layout process before pouring concrete.
- Assisted in the installation of formwork for pouring concrete.
- Utilized a range of hand tools such as rakes, hoes and shovels in order to spread concrete mix evenly.
- Demolished existing structures with sledgehammers and other power tools.
- Used laser levels or transit levels to ensure accuracy when setting forms for pours.
- Installed reinforcing steel bars in preparation for concrete pour.
- Inspected completed work for any defects or flaws that need correcting before finalizing project.
- Measured ingredients accurately according to specified proportions when mixing cement.
- Leveled dirt and gravel in order to prepare surfaces for new construction projects.
- Monitored weather conditions throughout the day in order to adjust working schedule accordingly.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for finishing to reduce holes and cracks.
Welder
Sierra Madre
Weslaco, TX
08.2015 - 12.2023
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
Delivery Driver
Secobasa Mexican Groceries
McAllen, TX
11.2005 - 08.2015
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Managed inventory levels during deliveries by verifying load counts against shipping manifests.
- Stayed up-to-date on changing local roads and construction areas that may affect routes.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and presence of hazardous materials.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving vehicles or personnel on the roadways.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
Education
GED -
High School Equivalency Program UTRGV
Edinburg, TX11-1994
Skills
- Demolition work
- Form setting
- Hand tool proficiency
- Heavy equipment operation
- Leveling surfaces
- Concrete mixing
- Concrete finishing
- Weatherproofing techniques
- Joint sealing
- Rebar installation
- Power tool operation
- Site preparation
- Scaffold building
- Concrete formwork
- Training and mentoring
- Safety protocols
- Personal protective equipment
- Cement and pavement
- Leveling and grading
- Forklift certification
- Concrete stamping
- Forklift operation
- Supply management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Concrete Construction Laborer
Garza Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Welder
Sierra Madre
08.2015 - 12.2023
Delivery Driver
Secobasa Mexican Groceries
11.2005 - 08.2015
GED -
High School Equivalency Program UTRGV