Derrrick Elford
Coeur D'Alene,ID
Summary
Proven General Laborer with a track record of enhancing safety and efficiency at Charis Construction. Excelled at learning new construction methods such as demolition, concrete finishing, and framing. Adept at using power tools and fostering teamwork, consistently learning and applying new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Charis Construction
Coeur D'Alene, ID
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects through diligent labor and attention to detail.
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific
Portland, OR
05.2013 - 07.2023
- Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure the efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
- Inspected locomotives.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
General Laborer
Loram, Maintenance of Way
Hamel, MN
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Provided maintenance for construction equipment.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Operated machine
- Averaged 60 hours a week
Education
Glencoe High School
Hillsboro, ORSkills
- Punctual
- Heavy Lifting
- Problem-Solving
- General tool knowledge
- Safety Procedures
- Debris and trash removal
- Construction site safety
- Basic Carpentry
- Power Tools Proficiency
- Concrete mixing
- Concrete Finishing
- Electrical knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Job Site Cleanup
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Clean Driving Record
- Team Player
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Timeline
General Laborer
Charis Construction
08.2023 - Current
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific
05.2013 - 07.2023
General Laborer
Loram, Maintenance of Way
07.2012 - 03.2013
Glencoe High School