Austin Kiser
El Centro,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced Construction Worker with 10 years of proven success in the construction industry. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Expertise in demolition, roofing, and heavy equipment operation. Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Knowledgeable about streamlining organizational systems for efficient and safe work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
S.A.R.R Construction
San Diego, California
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Site preparation, Consistently prepared sites by clearing debris, leveling ground, and setting up barriers to ensure safety.
- Performed demolition tasks including removing walls, flooring, and ceilings while adhering to safety regulations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various power tools including drills, saws, and grinders while maintaining safety standards.
- Actively followed all safety regulations and procedures on construction sites, reporting any hazards immediately.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Installed building windows, trim and cabinetry alone or with assistants to meet job deadlines.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within team.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
Sandblaster
AMP United
San Diego, California
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Tented, cleaned, and installed ventilation into area of the ship prior to restoration.
- Cut, ground, sanded and polished ships in preparation for diverse projects.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment or processes if they occurred during operations.
- Performed maintenance on tools, equipment, and machinery used in the sandblasting process.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Adhered to OSHA guidelines while performing all duties associated with managing a team of workers engaged in sandblasting activities.
- Managed and coordinated sandblasting activities to ensure that work was completed on time and within budget.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Resolved customer complaints related to sandblasting services provided by the company.
- Identified problems or issues that arose during sandblasting projects and took corrective action as needed.
Recycling Sorter and Machinery
FCI Herlong Recycling
Herlong, California
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided guidance to other sorters on proper techniques for sorting materials correctly.
- Assisted with loading trucks with baled recyclables for transport to processing centers.
- Attended meetings and trainings related to new recycling technologies and procedures.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating heavy machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Operated balers to maximize efficiency by compressing materials into reusable, shippable or transferable sizes.
- Collected and sorted recyclable construction materials into containers.
- Identified, sorted, and separated recyclable materials such as plastic, paper, metal, glass, and cardboard.
- Recorded daily recycling data including quantity and type of material sorted.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Sorted recycled and recyclable materials into various areas for further processing, transportation or repurposing.
- Maintained a clean and safe work area at all times throughout the shift.
Education
GED -
11-2019
Skills
- Environmental awareness
- Sorting accuracy
- Waste identification
- Heavy lifting
- Hand-eye coordination
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Physical stamina
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Power tool operation
- Safety and compliance
- Tile setting
- Roofing installation
- Cabinet installation
- Site preparation
- Worksite safety
- Framing construction
- Materials loading
- Scaffold erection
- Truck loading
- OSHA
- Equipment operation
- Measuring and leveling
- Demolition experience
- Basic carpentry
- Window installation
- Construction
- Carpentry
- Landscaping
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Laborer - S.A.R.R Construction
05.2022 - 11.2023
Sandblaster - AMP United
10.2020 - 12.2022
Recycling Sorter and Machinery - FCI Herlong Recycling
06.2017 - 01.2018
Lassen County Collage - GED,