Brenton Cyphers
Carpentry
Houma,LA
Summary
Dependable construction worker with expertise in heavy equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to resolve on-site challenges while maintaining high standards of quality and teamwork.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Worker
Thompson Construction Company
Thibodaux, Louisiana
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Assisted in framing, roofing, and finishing residential construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment daily.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials efficiently on-site.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety standards.
- Conducted site clean-up to promote organization and safety adherence.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding project progress and material needs.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Monitored progress of construction activities making sure deadlines were met.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Terrebonne
Bourg, LA05-2025
Carpentry Level 2 - Carpentry
Louis Miller Terrebonne Career & Technical
Houma, LA02-2024
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Blueprint interpretation and reading
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Carpentry and framing expertise
- Heavy equipment operation
- Painting and finishing techniques
- Drywall installation
- Attention to detail
- Rebar placement and installation
- Materials loading and unloading
- Measuring and leveling skills
- Construction trade knowledge
- Dependability and reliability in tasks
- Landscaping techniques
- Power tool operation skills
- Insulation application methods
- Excavation techniques and practices
- Truck loading procedures
- Machinery operation proficiency
- Heavy lifting capabilities
- Drainage systems knowledge
- Grading techniques expertise
Certification
Carpentry Skill Level 2 Certification Presented by New Orleans Training Center
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Construction Worker
Thompson Construction Company
03.2024 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
South Terrebonne
Carpentry Level 2 - Carpentry
Louis Miller Terrebonne Career & Technical