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Jacqueline Mcwright

Chicago,IL

Summary

Effective highway maintenance worker proudly offering several years' experience in various types of road projects, including snow and ice removal, shoulder repairs and sign replacement. A hard worker and efficient employee working in all types of weather conditions with relative ease. Offering skills in team collaboration, communication and leadership. Team-driven individual boasting a career spent managing the control of traffic and handling emergency response. A communicative Highway Maintenance Worker known for mentoring and training fellow employees. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Road Construction Laborer

Walsh Construction
Chicago, IL
05.1990 - Current
  • Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
  • Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols including use of hard hats, reflective vests, gloves.
  • Directed traffic away from work zones while maintaining safety regulations.

Construction Laborer

Walsh Construction
Chicago , IL
05.1990 - Current
  • Union Steward
  • Advocated for workers' rights within the organization while respecting the company's interests.
  • Conducted investigations into workplace complaints of unfair treatment or safety issues.
  • Organized informational meetings to discuss workers' rights, benefits, and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Provided advice and guidance on labor-related matters to union
  • members.
  • Discussed traffic routing plans, locations and control points with supervisors.
  • Assisted drivers with directions and routes and recorded license plates of negligent drivers.
  • Alerted job site workers when approaching vehicles failed to heed to road warnings and signage, which prevented serious injuries and accidents.

Construction Laborer

K-Five Construction
Westmont, IL
06.2002 - 11.2002
  • Directed traffic at busy intersections and construction zones, ensuring the safety of pedestrians and motorists.
  • Assisted with setting up temporary traffic signals for special events or projects.
  • Inspected equipment such as barricades, cones, signs, lights, and flags for proper placement and functionality.
  • Directed pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites.

Construction Laborer

Ganna Const Inc
Chicago, IL
06.1997 - 05.2001
  • Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
  • Set up ladders or temporary platforms used in construction projects.
  • Used levels to ensure surfaces were even prior to completing tasks.
  • Erected scaffolding according to job specifications.
  • Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.

Construction Laborer

Rossi Contractors
Chicago, IL
04.1996 - 10.1996
  • Checked for proper signage along project areas.
  • Communicated with construction personnel regarding the flow of traffic in work zones.
  • Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.

Construction Worker

Newberg/Perini
Chicago, IL
03.1994 - 06.1994
  • Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with members of the public who were affected by road closures or delays due to construction projects.
  • Performed manual labor tasks such as lifting barricades and setting up cones, when necessary.
  • Informed motorists about road closures, detours, and alternate routes.

Construction Laborer

Lorig Construction
Des Plaines, IL
03.1993 - 10.1993
  • Ensured that drivers followed all safety regulations while operating in construction zones.
  • Operated two-way radios to communicate with co-workers or supervisor regarding changes in traffic patterns or potential hazards.
  • Assisted with the setup of cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices.
  • Monitored the flow of vehicles to ensure safe passage for pedestrians crossing streets or intersections.

Construction Laborer

Dick Enterprise
Chicago, IL
06.1992 - 12.1992
  • Chipping curbs with 60 lb. jackhammer
  • Busting concrete with chipping gun

Construction Worker

Palumbo enterprise
Chicago, IL
07.1991 - 11.1991
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Measured property boundaries to determine the number of fence posts needed for each job.
  • Removed old fencing material prior to installation of new structures using shovels, crowbars, sledgehammers.

Construction Laborer

ICC Group Inc
Elburn, IL
06.1989 - 10.1989
  • Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
  • Inspected scaffolding for structural integrity prior to use.
  • Followed safety protocols such as wearing a hard hat, gloves, and steel-toed boots while working on high elevations.
  • Set up staging areas for materials and tools used in construction projects involving scaffolding.

Education

High School Diploma -

Farragut Career Academy High School
Chicago, IL
06-1994

Skills

  • Asphalt Paving
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Site preparation
  • Traffic Control
  • Road Construction
  • Safety
  • First Aid Training
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Site readiness
  • Multitasking
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • OSHA Certified
  • Safety Protocols

Timeline

Construction Laborer

K-Five Construction
06.2002 - 11.2002

Construction Laborer

Ganna Const Inc
06.1997 - 05.2001

Construction Laborer

Rossi Contractors
04.1996 - 10.1996

Construction Worker

Newberg/Perini
03.1994 - 06.1994

Construction Laborer

Lorig Construction
03.1993 - 10.1993

Construction Laborer

Dick Enterprise
06.1992 - 12.1992

Construction Worker

Palumbo enterprise
07.1991 - 11.1991

Road Construction Laborer

Walsh Construction
05.1990 - Current

Construction Laborer

Walsh Construction
05.1990 - Current

Construction Laborer

ICC Group Inc
06.1989 - 10.1989

High School Diploma -

Farragut Career Academy High School

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