Gabriel Zavaleta
Dallas
Summary
I am a driven and Responsible person with proper Carpenter/Operator training and experience to join the right team to get the job done efficiently and effectively. I have been in several different job sites and projects and have gained a lot of knowledge and experience from the trade and Im willing to learn more.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter/Operator
PLW Waterworks
McKinney
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Fall protection trained
- Confined space trained
- Installed rebar reinforcement bars in forms before pouring concrete.
- Installed reinforced steel panel or wood forms for cement pours
- Pouring cement or any other duties related to pouring cement.
- Heavy equipment operation
- Repaired damaged forms due to weather conditions or improper installation procedures.
- Applied waterproofing agents to form surfaces prior to pouring concrete in order to prevent seepage problems after the pour is complete.
Identified potential hazards associated with each task performed onsite and
took necessary steps for prevention. - Monitored the curing process of newly poured concrete slabs and walls to
ensure quality control standards were met. - Erected scaffolding and shoring systems according to job specifications.
- Cleaned up all debris generated by forming operations.
- Inspected formwork prior to pouring concrete to ensure proper alignment and fit.
Operated power tools and hand tools to prepare concrete surfaces for pouring
and finishing. - Prepared subgrade materials such as gravel, sand, or soil for concrete pours.
- Removed damaged and defective parts and sections of structures and repair and replaced, using hand tools.
- Verified trueness of structures using plumb bob and level.
- Constructed forms and chutes as guides for pouring concrete.
- Made specific cuts from plywood or lumber for various duties in the jobsite
Laborer/operator
Arcosa crushed concrete
Rowlett
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked on the rock crusher plant conveyer belt removing excess rebar and trash from the rock/cement being crushed and Ensured the final product which was base or small gravel come out of the belts with minimal trash
- Cleaned work areas to maintain safety standards and prevent accidents.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Communicated effectively with team members about relevant work matters.
- Identified potential hazards at job sites and took steps to mitigate them.
- Operated skid steer and loader
Carpenter/Operator
Alpha & omega construction
Dallas
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with other crew members to complete tasks in an effective manner; worked both independently and as part of a team.
- Maintained a clean job site by removing debris, cleaning up spills, and adhering to safety regulations on a daily basis.
- Operated equipment like skid steer,forklift,backhoe,excavator,loader
- Fall protection trained
- Performed carpentry work such as framing, drywall installation, and trimming;
operated power tools and hand tools safely and efficiently. - Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Thoroughly complied with safety protocols and procedures related to construction work.
- Completed demolition, excavation, and site preparation.
- Installed rebar and tied accordingly to plans
- Shoring and scaffolding
- Sub grade leveling compaction
- Flagger
- Form work and elevations
Carpenter/Operator
Thalle Construction
Dallas
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Installed rebar reinforcement bars in forms before pouring concrete.
- Set steel panel or wood forms to prep and secure for the concrete pours.
Inspected formwork prior to pouring concrete to ensure proper alignment and fit. - Cleaned up all debris generated by forming operations.
- Operated power tools and hand tools to prepare concrete surfaces for pouring and finishing
- Erected scaffolding and shoring systems according to job specifications.
- Identified potential hazards associated with each task performed onsite and took necessary steps for prevention.
- Prepared subgrade materials such as gravel, sand, or soil for concrete pours.
- Followed established safety rules and regulations and maintained safe and clean environment.
- Shaped and cut materials to specified measurements.
- Erected scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
- Poured concrete and did duties related to pouring with pump truck or concrete trucks.
- Set shoring
- Operated equipment like skid steer, forklift, compactor, loader
- Other duties in concrete/form work
- Removed damaged and defective parts and sections of structures and repair and replaced, using hand tools
- Verified trueness of structures using plumb bob and level.
Education
High School Diploma -
WW Samuell High School
Dallas , TX05-2020
Skills
- Concrete pouring
- Form construction
- Heavy equipment operation
- Rebar installation
- Scaffolding erection
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Hazard identification
- Project collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Equipment maintenance
- Site preparation
- Material measurement
- Worksite organization
- Deck and walkway construction
- Project planning
- Heavy lifting
- Scaffolding setup
Timeline
Carpenter/Operator
PLW Waterworks
08.2023 - 01.2025
Laborer/operator
Arcosa crushed concrete
02.2023 - 07.2023
Carpenter/Operator
Alpha & omega construction
04.2022 - 01.2023
Carpenter/Operator
Thalle Construction
09.2020 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
WW Samuell High School