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Caleb Spence

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Professional in concrete construction, bringing thorough knowledge of finishing techniques and tools. Strong focus on achieving high-quality results and maintaining safety standards on every project. Valued team player who adapts to changing job requirements and consistently delivers reliable outcomes. Skilled in surface preparation, form setting, and concrete placement, with keen eye for detail and workmanship. Experienced with concrete mixing, pouring, and surface finishing. Uses specialized tools and techniques to ensure smooth, even surfaces that meet construction standards. Knowledge of safety protocols and quality control to ensure durable and long-lasting results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Concrete Finisher

Divine Concrete
02.2025 - Current
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
  • Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.

Inventory Coordinator

Zimmer Biomet
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Resolved discrepancies between physical counts and electronic records through thorough investigation and reconciliation efforts.
  • Reduced stock discrepancies by diligently investigating variances and resolving issues promptly.
  • Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing an efficient tracking system.
  • Enhanced warehouse organization by redesigning storage layouts and implementing a barcode system for easy tracking.
  • Performed full inventory counts every 7 days.

Concrete Finisher

Bellingham Marine
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Flat top concrete finishing floating docks for lakes and Marinas
  • Trained new employees on job responsibilities and cleaning procedures
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.

Group Leader

StressCrete Group
05.2020 - 08.2023
  • Translating blueprints and changing hardware inside concrete utility and lighting poles
  • Drove day to day production activities leading a group of five while maintaining a positive work environment for my crew
  • Recommend and execute improvements for production efficiency and pole quality
  • Trained new employees on job responsibilities including production flow and importance of PPE
  • Submitted daily reports and records to supervisor
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
  • Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.

Heavy Vehicle Driver

Alabama National Guard
01.2017 - 02.2021
  • Completed driver training in heavy vehicles and certification in all tactical wheeled vehicles and equipment, including M915 Semi Truck, MTVR Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, and HMETT Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck
  • Transported sensitive military cargo including fuel and ammunition
  • Radio communications and training

Hookup/ Concrete Pole Pouring Specialist

StressCrete Group
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Worked in fast paced environment using twenty pound sledge hammer for extensive shifts
  • Used trowels to level and stack concrete mud to form pole structure

Infantrymen

Alabama National Guard
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Operated and maintained weapons and other various equipment in ground combat operations
  • Working with other team members in combat simulations and rehearsals

Education

Shelton State Community College
01.2017

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Demopolis High School
Demopolis, AL
05.2015

Skills

  • Basic power tools and equipment: impact drills, impact drivers, hammers, switch grinders, and air impact wrenches
  • Heavy equipment operation:
  • Remote two ton crane
  • Five ton overhead bridge crane
  • Hydraulic stressing jack machine
  • Plasma cutter
  • Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • StyleWrite
  • Concrete finishing
  • Worksite safety
  • Float finishing
  • Driveway installation
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Form setting
  • Basic mathematics
  • Physical strength
  • Forklift Certified

Timeline

Concrete Finisher

Divine Concrete
02.2025 - Current

Inventory Coordinator

Zimmer Biomet
11.2024 - 02.2025

Concrete Finisher

Bellingham Marine
10.2023 - 10.2024

Group Leader

StressCrete Group
05.2020 - 08.2023

Hookup/ Concrete Pole Pouring Specialist

StressCrete Group
08.2017 - 05.2020

Heavy Vehicle Driver

Alabama National Guard
01.2017 - 02.2021

Infantrymen

Alabama National Guard
08.2016 - 12.2017

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Demopolis High School

Shelton State Community College

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