My official job title is 'Backside.' In this role, I ensure that the bricks arrive in perfect condition so that our machines can pick them up effectively. I also operate three different robots, having learned to run them in under two months, while it typically takes others several months to master just one machine. Additionally, I use forklifts to move brick stacks and transport vehicles around the facility. According to my supervisors, I am the top employee in the backside department.
I am an apprentice carpenter at Local Union 225, currently working for a scaffolding company called Performance Contracting Inc. My duties include assembling scaffold components, ensuring that my coworkers follow safety regulations, lifting heavy materials, and operating heavy machinery.