Brian Harms
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Highly skilled & reliable Union Laborer with experience in construction and physical labor tasks. Familiar with safety regulations, concrete pouring, sewer/water jobs, asphalt paving and site preparation. Strengths include strong teamwork skills, physical stamina, and ability to follow instructions effectively. Previous roles have fostered increased on-site efficiency through consistent efforts in maintaining work area cleanliness and organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Union Laborer
PT Ferro Construction
Joliet, IL
04.2020 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations while working onsite.
- Read blueprints or instructions to determine job specifications including material quantities needed for each task.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding specific tasks that need completion.
- Transported materials between worksites while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
Union Laborer
Pepper Construction
Chicago, IL
04.2014 - 11.2020
- Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
- Cut expansion joints into newly laid concrete as needed.
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement surfaces using a straightedge and jointer tool.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
Railroad Track Laborer
BNSF
Joliet, IL
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Conducted visual inspections on various parts of the train system such as switches, signals and crossings.
- Operated equipment including hydraulic jacks, drills, grinders, saws and impact wrenches to repair track beds and structures safely.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations such as derailments or collisions by helping clear debris from the tracks quickly.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Installed new rail sections with the help of a crane operator and ensured proper alignment with adjacent sections.
- Tested rail joints manually or with specialized testing equipment to ensure that they meet industry standards.
- Assisted in installation of new crossties by hand-digging holes for them to be placed into.
- Adjusted switch points according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Cleared debris from railroad tracks using shovels, rakes and brooms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln-way Highschool
New Lenox, IL05-2011
Skills
- Construction Flagger
- OSHA 30 Certified
- 12 years Concrete Experience
- 2 years Sewer and water
- 3 years Asphalt Laborer
- Time Management
- Structural demolition
- OSHA Compliance
- Crew support
- First Aid Training
- Traffic Control
- Workplace Safety
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- OSHA Regulations
- Power and hand tools
- Self Motivation
- Active Listening
- Team building
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Certified Construction Laborer
- Trenching Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Union Laborer
PT Ferro Construction
04.2020 - Current
Union Laborer
Pepper Construction
04.2014 - 11.2020
Railroad Track Laborer
BNSF
02.2012 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Lincoln-way Highschool
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Certified Construction Laborer
- Trenching Certified
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