Highly motivated, Self Starter, and in my experience trades I am very skilled.
Hi, I’m
Barry Haefs
Sioux City,IA
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Gerkee ExcavationTomah, Wisconsin
Concrete Journeyman Foremen
05.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Assisted in mixing, pouring and finishing concrete for sidewalks, driveways and patios.
- Inspected forms prior to pouring concrete to ensure proper alignment and depth.
- Set up equipment such as vibrators and rebar cutters.
- Measured and marked areas where concrete was to be poured.
- Installed steel reinforcement bars or mesh in concrete forms per specifications.
- Cut out damaged sections of existing concrete surfaces using jackhammers or power saws.
- Operated bobcats, backhoes, trowels, screeds and other tools used in the installation of concrete structures.
- Monitored curing process by misting with water or covering with plastic sheets to maintain moisture level in freshly poured slabs.
- Mixed cement, sand, gravel and water to create different types of mixtures according to specified proportions.
- Checked finished products for accuracy against blueprints or drawings.
- Provided technical advice to clients regarding best practices for installing concrete structures.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
Bearz Concrete Inc.Sioux City, Iowa
Owner/Operator
04.2007 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Monitored financial performance of the business on a weekly basis to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Sioux City Engineering Sioux City, Iowa
Heavy Equipment Operator
03.2005 - 04.2007
Job overview
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
Education
Midland Park Jr./Senior High SchoolEldora, IA
GED
01-1992
University Overview
WIT TechSioux City, IA
Some College (No Degree) from Welding
University Overview
Skills
- Welding with Mig, Tig, Arc welders
- Torching with Gas, Plasma Cutter
- Fabrication, Jigs, and Freestyle all positions
- Heavy Equipment Operator of Excavator, Frontend Loader, Skidsteers, Laserscreed, Backhoes
- All types of Commercial Concrete Construction
- Operation of Business
- Worksite safety
- Finishing Techniques
- Hand tools operation
- Site preparation
Timeline
Concrete Journeyman Foremen
Gerkee Excavation
05.2023 - 10.2023
Owner/Operator
Bearz Concrete Inc.
04.2007 - 05.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Sioux City Engineering
03.2005 - 04.2007
Midland Park Jr./Senior High School
GED
WIT Tech
Some College (No Degree) from Welding