Jacob Gooden
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level carpenter position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Always managed to move from basic laborer position to a lead man position due to my hard work and ability to help lead men, having a ability to handle multiple situations simultaneously and make sure no corners are cut along the way. No non-sense approach at work and I consider my self to be highly dependable and highly dedicated. Talented laborer with solid experience, teamwork abilities and understanding of safety. Competent helping teams complete work through effective materials handling, trash removal and equipment operation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Laborer
Santa Cruz Underground And Paving
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Our primary job function was the excavation of trenches and installation of water, sewer, storm drain and underground drainage pipes which would then be connected to the main service pipes.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized work environment throughout the construction process.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Ensured accurate measurements by using industry-standard tools for leveling, alignment, and measurement purposes.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
- Supported the successful execution of large-scale projects by adopting a flexible work schedule and willingly taking on additional responsibilities when needed.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Utilized hammers, saws, laser levels, torpedo levels, jumping jacks, vibrating plates and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Assisted in the completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Construction-laborer
Mission Constructors Inc
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Our primary duties were to locate and excavated PG&E gas lines which would then be replaced and after would complete back fill
- completed cross-bore prevention making sure no sewer lines were destroyed and installed 2 way clean outs on residential sewer lines through out San Francisco
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Utilized Roto hammers, jumping jacks , vibrating plates , cement saws to complete projects.
- Assisted in the completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Construction Laborer
West Coast Concrete Pumping
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve pump-related issues, minimizing down time and increasing productivity
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage the flow and distribution of concrete using pump equipment
- Proficient in operating and maintaining concrete pumps for various construction projects
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Construction Laborer
Mission Constructors Inc.
02.2022 - Current
- Our primary Job duties are concrete and asphalt restoration.
- We do asphalt restoration from areas the sizes of small patches to full road replacement varying in lane size. Repair concrete slabs varying in size.
- We are the final crew responsible for completing the restoration of PG&E gas line restoration
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Do a variety of tasks ranging from shoveling and raking to helping operate the paving screed and operating our static rollers.
- Communicated with safety, City, County and PG&E inspectors making sure all tasks were up to par and ensuring a consistent and acceptable product.
- Communicated with asphalt plants placing orders. Did the day to day paperwork including the JSSA, equipment check lists, company safety standard check lists, and did time sheets for the crew.
- Communicated with repair companies when equipment would break down coordinating the appropriate repairs.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting building materials according to specifications.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School
Watsonville, CA06.2014
Skills
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Worksite safety
- Basic Carpentry
- Power Tool Operation
- Tool management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Concrete finishing
- Traffic Control
- OSHA Regulations
- Demolition Procedures
- Excavation Techniques
- OSHA Compliance
- Asphalt Paving
- Heavy Lifting
- Team Player
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Punctual and Dependable
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Quality Control
- Measurements and Calculations
- Incident Reporting
- Project Management
Certification
CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS (5/19/2023)
FIRST AID/CPR-AED (5/17/2023)
FLAGGING CERTIFICATION (5/18/2023)
OSHA 10 (5/16/2023)
TRAFFIC CONTROL (5/18/2023)
RIGGING AND SIGNALING (8/25/2023)
Timeline
Construction Laborer
Mission Constructors Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Construction Laborer
West Coast Concrete Pumping
05.2019 - 02.2020
Construction Laborer
Santa Cruz Underground And Paving
03.2017 - 04.2019
Construction-laborer
Mission Constructors Inc
06.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School