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Colton Wade

Laborer
Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Hardworking Laborer with 12 years of experience and training in Construction Labor. Skilled at project management and solutions-oriented problem solving with superior multitasking and prioritization skills. Collaborative with proven skills and ability to stick to strict deadlines.

Overview

24
24
Certifications
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

General Laborer

A-1 Cutting Edge
Cape Coral, FL
04.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including sweeping, pulling weeds and power washing.
  • Helped with construction of hospitals, schools, and commercial office buildings.
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
  • Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Operated heavy equipment, including skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Answered questions and addressed customer concerns according to rigorous timetables, supporting diverse lawn health and landscape development requests.
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.

Construction Laborer

Laborer's Union Local #1149
Wheeling, West Virginia
09.2013 - 04.2021
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Used required tools to complete jobs, including hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices.
  • Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
  • Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
  • Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.

Laborer Worker

Margret's View
McMechen, WV
12.2009 - 09.2013
  • Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs.
  • Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
  • Repaired ground structures regularly, sticking to schedules and meeting facility needs.
  • Communicated with landowners about ground conditions, budgets and repair requirements.
  • Delegated daily tasks to landscapers and contracted workers to meet schedule demands and obtain top-quality results.
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.

Underground Coal Miner

GMS MINE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Waynesburg, PA
06.2005 - 12.2009
  • Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
  • Successfully inspected safety of equipment for moving, lifting and drilling.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Tested areas for safety before setting up drills and drilling machines.
  • Worked effectively and safely on team.
  • Maintained miles of conveyor track by regularly lubricating and performing safety checks.
  • Daily loaded cars and conveyors with large amount of coal.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.

Skills

Commercial construction

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Certification

Air tools

Timeline

General Laborer

A-1 Cutting Edge
04.2021 - Current

Soils and compaction

01-2021

Operator qualification job tasks

04-2019

Rigging and signaling

01-2019

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

01-2018

First aid

01-2018

Traffic control and flagging

01-2018

Pipe fusion

10-2017

Hazardous waste worker

02-2017

Excavation Safety

10-2016

Chainsaw safety

04-2016

Electronic/Laser levels/Pipe lasers

04-2016

Mason tending- Practices and procedures

04-2016

Pipeline safety

04-2016

Line and grade- Highway

03-2016

Confined Space Worker

02-2016

Hazard communication

02-2016

Air tools

01-2016

Concrete worker- Practices and Procedures

01-2016

General Construction Worker

01-2016

Green construction awareness

01-2016

OSHA, 10-hour

01-2016

Power tools

01-2016

Scaffold builder

01-2016

Construction Laborer

Laborer's Union Local #1149
09.2013 - 04.2021

Laborer Worker

Margret's View
12.2009 - 09.2013

Underground Coal Miner

GMS MINE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
06.2005 - 12.2009

Apprenticeship Orientation

06-2004
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