Francois Maritz
Pierre,SD
Summary
Skilled construction worker with expertise in heavy machinery operation, site safety compliance, and effective blueprint interpretation. Committed to maintaining clean, safe work environments and ensuring project specifications are met.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
Morris Incoporated
Fort Pierre, South Dakota
01.2023 - 05.2026
- Interpreted blueprints and drawings to deliver work aligned with project specifications.
- Managed heavy machinery for site preparation and material transport.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Operated power tools including saws, drills, and sanders for project tasks.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Conducted routine site inspections to identify hazards and enforce safety standards.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Partnered with team members to uphold daily safety protocols across worksite tasks.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in construction techniques and safety practices.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Directed traffic flow around work zones to ensure safety. passing near, in or around work zones.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Theodore J. Riggs Senior High School
Pierre, SD05-2021
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Excavation techniques
- Concrete mixing
- Equipment maintenance
- Machinery operation
- Power tool operation
- Tool usage proficiency
- Site preparation
- Material transport
- Drainage systems
- Rebar placement
- Construction layout
- Construction safety
- Worksite safety
- Problem-solving
- Structural assembly skills
- Heavy equipment operation
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Professional
Certification
- OSHA Construction Track - Morris Inc.
- Flagger Certification - Morris Inc.
Timeline
Construction Worker
Morris Incoporated
01.2023 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Theodore J. Riggs Senior High School