Chris Castelli
Ogden,UT
Summary
Dedicated Concrete Laborer with extensive experience at Elwood Staffing Hancock Construction, skilled in concrete mixing and finishing techniques. Proven ability to enhance job site safety and efficiency through rigorous adherence to protocols and effective teamwork. Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Laborer
Elwood Staffing Hancock Construction
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Safely operated concrete-cutting and finishing drills, power saws and trowels to complete assigned tasks.
- Trained new laborers in crew processes and safety behaviors.
- Improved job site safety by conducting regular equipment inspections, ensuring proper maintenance and timely repairs.
- Ensured proper curing techniques were applied to optimize concrete strength and durability over time.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Prevented job site accidents by adhering to established safety protocols during all phases of construction operations.
- Preserved the structural integrity of concrete by applying appropriate sealing or waterproofing treatments after curing.
- Improved safety on job site with rigorous adherence to OSHA standards and protocols.
- Executed detailed decorative concrete work, contributing to client satisfaction and project uniqueness.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability efforts by utilizing recycled concrete materials where possible.
- Elevated team morale and efficiency through active participation in team meetings and safety drills.
- Enhanced project aesthetics and functionality by installing concrete fixtures.
- Improved project completion rate by effectively removing old concrete and preparing sites for new pours.
- Streamlined task completion by maintaining and preparing all construction equipment.
- Achieved smooth finishes on concrete surfaces, utilizing trowels and hand tools.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
- Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
- Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to Number pounds to move job materials.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Estimated materials and labor costs for concrete projects to manage project budgets.
- Mixed cement for standard, volumetric, or pervious concrete.
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
- Operated heavy machinery such as mixers, pumps, and power tools to expedite the concrete pouring process.
- Completed various concrete finishing tasks including screeding, edging, and floating for high-quality results.
- Assisted with installation of steel and anchor bolts to reinforce concrete.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Contributed to a clean work environment by performing daily job site cleanup tasks, promoting overall safety standards.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to Number pounds.
- Increased productivity through effective teamwork while carrying out tasks like grading surfaces, setting up formwork, or placing rebar reinforcements.
Concrete Laborer
Complete Costom Construction
Roswell, NM
04.2008 - 08.2009
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
- Operated heavy machinery such as mixers, pumps, and power tools to expedite the concrete pouring process.
- Completed various concrete finishing tasks including screeding, edging, and floating for high-quality results.
- Assisted with installation of steel and anchor bolts to reinforce concrete.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Contributed to a clean work environment by performing daily job site cleanup tasks, promoting overall safety standards.
- Enhanced project efficiency by assisting in the setup and dismantling of concrete forms and frameworks.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to Number pounds.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve timely completion of projects, meeting client deadlines and expectations.
- Increased productivity through effective teamwork while carrying out tasks like grading surfaces, setting up formwork, or placing rebar reinforcements.
- Contributed to client satisfaction by maintaining a professional demeanor and consistently delivering high-quality workmanship.
- Assisted with concrete mixing, following instructions for proper ratios of cement, sand and water.
- Supported efficient material handling by organizing supplies and staging them at appropriate locations on the job site.
- Operated diverse manual and power tools to cut and shape concrete to required specifications.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse materials ranging from traditional Portland cement-based mixes to specialized products like epoxy resins or fiber-reinforced polymers.
- Enhanced project timelines by efficiently setting and aligning concrete forms.
- Fostered safer work environment by promptly addressing and reporting potential hazards.
- Mixed and poured concrete for foundations, ensuring durability and structural integrity.
Skills
- Demolition work
- Safety protocols
- Hand tool proficiency
- Site preparation
- Power tool operation
- Leveling and grading
- Concrete mixing
- Slab pouring
- Edging and grooving
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Personal protective equipment
- Finishing techniques
- Concrete cutting
- Form setting
- Forklift certification
- Trowel techniques
- Scaffold building
- Rebar installation
- Concrete formwork
- Hand and power tool operation
- Surface leveling and smoothing
- Chipping and grinding
Certification
HVAC, Plumbing,Electrican some plumbing expirence.
Timeline
Concrete Laborer
Elwood Staffing Hancock Construction
09.2018 - 11.2019
Concrete Laborer
Complete Costom Construction
04.2008 - 08.2009