Don Courtney
Winter Haven
Summary
Dedicated Construction Professional excels in material handling, machinery operation, and team support. Demonstrated expertise in compliance mandates to ensure site and worker safety while meeting deadlines. Combines physical stamina with organizational skills to effectively manage projects and enhance productivity.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
Wilkin insulation
Winter Haven
09.1985 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with team members to complete insulation projects efficiently and effectively.
- Operated power tools to install insulation materials in residential and commercial buildings.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment on job sites.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials from trucks for project readiness.
- Inspected work areas for compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Prepared surfaces for insulation application through cleaning and repairs.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during operations.
- Communicated project updates with supervisors to align on timelines and tasks.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills, and sanders on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Monitored progress of construction activities making sure deadlines were met.
- Ensured compliance with local codes regarding building regulations.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Maintained accurate records documenting project progress throughout duration of each job.
- Acted as subject matter expert to provide industry insight and assist coworkers.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
Education
Marengo High
Marengo, ILSkills
- Insulation installation
- Power tool operation
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
Timeline
Construction Worker
Wilkin insulation
09.1985 - 03.2026
Marengo High