Construction Laborer
Hileman & Son Construction
Benton , KY
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
- Carried tools and equipment between job sites as required.
- Monitored progress of projects to ensure that deadlines were met.
- Built forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs.
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
- Mixed cement with sand or water to create mortar for bricklaying applications.
- Assisted in the installation of plumbing fixtures including pipes and fittings.
- Removed rubble and other debris at construction sites using wheelbarrows or other equipment.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards were met.
- Cleaned up hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead paint during demolition projects.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used onsite.
- Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
- Measured dimensions for foundations or other structures prior to pouring concrete or erecting walls.
- Used levels to ensure surfaces were even prior to completing tasks.
- Set up ladders or temporary platforms used in construction projects.
- Repaired damaged structures such as walls or floors when needed.
- Installed insulation into walls before applying drywall panels.
- Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, drywall, roofing systems, and other structural components.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
