David Haeflinger
Pine Island,MN
Summary
Skilled Laborer with experience providing excellent service as part of licensed construction team. Familiar with safety regulations and occupational hazards. Safely operates equipment and remains focused on task completion. Dependable Masonry Laborer proficient in laying brick, managing materials and operating equipment in tools in the correct way. Hardworking and skilled team player with 5 years of related experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Window Installer
Bobs Construction
Rochester, MN
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Removed old windows, caulked around edges of new frames, and applied weatherstripping.
- Assembled window frames with screws or nails and shimmed for proper alignment.
- Installed pre-fabricated windows, doors into existing structures.
- Measured, cut and installed siding materials to specified dimensions.
- Replaced damaged or rotten wood with new material when necessary.
- Fabricate sheet metal pieces by cutting, punching, bending, rolling, and forming with hand tools or machines.
- Operate brakes to bend sheet metal into desired shapes, for wraps round doors and windows frames.
Construction Worker
Building Restoration Corporation
Rochester, MN
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Inspected and tested caulking materials to ensure quality.
- Applied sealants, caulks, and adhesives to a variety of surfaces.
- Prepared surfaces for caulking by cleaning, sanding, grinding, and scraping away old caulk or debris.
- Sealed cracks and crevices around windows, doors, baseboards.
- Utilized power tools such as drills and saws when necessary.
Masonry Construction
Randall Construction
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Cut materials to correct sizes using a variety of saws.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
- Operated trowels and sponges to apply grout between joints of tiles and bricks.
- Used Cement mixer and equipment to mix cement, sand and water to produce concrete, grout and slurry.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Reviewed finished installations to find and correct surface flaws.
- Mixed mortar, plastic and grout according to standard formulas.
- Operated drills, paving breakers and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
- Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
- Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
- Used rakes and shovels to spread, level and smooth concrete.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts to move bricks and supplies.
- Operated power vibrator to compact materials and create level bases.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and door sills in freshly poured concrete to provide decorative finish.
- Safely operated Airtools and wrecking machinery to compact concrete during demolition of walls.
- Completed initial site preparation and maintained neat work areas for duration of job.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
Security Guard
Per Mar Security
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Was there only a week.
- Oversaw Nightly monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Animal Caretaker
Iowa Select Farms
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for animals.
Paint Prepper/Sandblaster
McNeilus Truck And Manufacturing
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Removed grease, dirt and rust from surfaces of vehicles prior to paint.
- Prepared vehicles for paint application by taping and masking different areas.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
Animal Handler
Waverly Sale Barn
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Move Animals from Pens to Sale Floor and Back to Pens.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
Farmer
Self-employeed
12.2013 - 06.2016
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery and livestock.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Created farm strategies to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards.
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Monitored animal health and welfare.
- Assigned feeding and treatment of animals and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
08.2010 - 12.2013
- Deployed To Iraq and Kuwait.
- Training as Rifleman, Machinegunner, Radio Operator, and Driver.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Achieved [Number]% on physical fitness evaluations and agility testing over [Timeframe].
Fire Fighter
Alta Vista Volunteer Fire Department
03.2009 - 06.2010
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Acted quickly to contain hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak or spill.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Carried hose bundle of approximately 100 pounds to upper floors of businesses, apartments and hotels during emergencies.
Education
Carpentry
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA06.2010
GED -
New Hampton High School
New Hampton, IA05.2009
Skills
- Mortar Preparation
- Scaffolding Construction
- Heavy Labor
- Repair Skills
- Cement Mixing
- Concrete Drills
- Concrete Removal
- Nail Guns
- Bricklaying Abilities
- Pressure Washers
- Equipment Safety
- Animal Training
- Animal Interaction
- Defensive Techniques
- Offensive Operations
- Fire Suppression
- Infantry Missions
- Troop Discipline
- Physical Evaluations
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Training Initiatives
- Drill Marching
- Infantry Security
- Fireteam Operation
- Weapons Management
- Weaponry Maintenance
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Incident Safety
- First Aid
- Hazardous Material Handling
- First Response Services
- Firefighting Techniques Expertise
- Hand tools proficiency
- Punctual and Dependable
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Window Installer
Bobs Construction
12.2023 - 03.2024
Construction Worker
Building Restoration Corporation
07.2023 - 12.2023
Masonry Construction
Randall Construction
05.2019 - 07.2023
Security Guard
Per Mar Security
05.2019 - 05.2019
Animal Caretaker
Iowa Select Farms
11.2018 - 05.2019
Paint Prepper/Sandblaster
McNeilus Truck And Manufacturing
06.2016 - 09.2018
Animal Handler
Waverly Sale Barn
06.2015 - 06.2016
Farmer
Self-employeed
12.2013 - 06.2016
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
08.2010 - 12.2013
Fire Fighter
Alta Vista Volunteer Fire Department
03.2009 - 06.2010
Carpentry
Northeast Iowa Community College
GED -
New Hampton High School
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