Huver Ballesteros JR
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Hardworking construction laborer with background in various construction projects including residential and commercial developments. Possess strong skills in manual labor, project coordination, and site preparation. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to changing environments. Contributed to improving job site safety and completing projects on time by effectively collaborating with team members and following precise instructions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
House Painter
Halz Paint
Mount Vernon, WA
06.2018 - Current
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Removed pictures, door knobs or electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Read blueprints and instructions and examined surfaces to determine type and amount of work necessary for each project.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by filling cracks, holes and other imperfections with caulk or putty.
- Protected floors and furniture from paint spills using drop cloths.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
General Construction Laborer
Exzacht Construction
Bellingham, WA
09.2019 - 02.2025
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Measured and cut lumber to specified size, using power saws and hand tools.
- Fitted, cut and installed wood trim.
- Filled nail holes, cracks in walls or joints between panels with caulking material.
Education
GED -
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA01-2019
Skills
- Paint application
- Safety procedures
- Blueprint reading
- Material selection
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Job site cleanup
- Communication skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Brush and roller skills
- Trim painting
- Basic carpentry
- Worksite cleanup
- Scaffolding setup
- Adherence to deadlines
- Pressure washing
- Ladder safety
- Electric sprayer operation
- Safety awareness
- Power and hand tools
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
General Construction Laborer
Exzacht Construction
09.2019 - 02.2025
House Painter
Halz Paint
06.2018 - Current
GED -
Bellingham Technical College
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