James Pailer
Malden,MA
Summary
Diligent construction laborer accustomed to working in various types of environments to support construction projects. Committed to performing any and all tasks, ranging from demolition, utilities, to general construction cleanup and maintenance. Bringing 10 years of experience in residential, and commercial construction settings, combined with strong commitment to team needs. Detail-oriented, and a willingness to always do the job, safely, and correctly. Jack-of-all trades, with manual dexterity, along with comprehensive math, and critical thinking skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Site Laborer
The Dow Company
Dracut, MA
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- 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.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
General Laborer
J.R. Vinagro
Johnston, RI
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel and other materials.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- 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.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
General Construction Laborer
Merritt Construction Services
Winchester, MA
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Used drills and other power tools safely to complete job tasks.
- Maintained orderly work environment by removing trash and sweeping up debris.
- Loaded materials, equipment and tools onto trucks and secured for transport to job sites.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
Drywall Laborer
Colony Drywall INC
Westport, MA
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
- Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
Construction Laborer
Special Breaks LLC
Southington, CT
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Set up and adjusted equipment used to excavate geological materials.
- Assisted lead driller with daily drilling operations and tasks.
Construction Laborer
Unified Construction Group
Woburn, MA
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers.
Custodian
Temple Shalom Synagogue Center
Medford, MA
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
- Set up and removed furniture, equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
- Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
- Moved furniture, equipment or supplies manually or with hand trucks.
- Removed snow from sidewalks using snowplows, snow blowers or snow shovels.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Minuteman Career & Technical High School
Lexington, MA06-2011
Skills
- OSHA10
- Power Tool Operation
- Site preparation
- Demolition and Destruction
- Landscaping
- Cathodic protection (mastic painting of water lines to reduce electric conductivity in the ground)
- Trench work, digging and safety
- saw-cutting asphalt
- removal of hazardous waste (40hr certification)
- minor electrical wiring skills
- minor carpentry skills
- Painting
- Water/sewer pipe installation and removal
- Problem solving skills
- Can work independently or as a team player
- spatial awareness on busy jobsites
- willingness to always learn/make sure the job gets done
- physical strength/endurance for long, arduous shifts
Affiliations
- Working towards journeyman electrical license
Certification
Electrical Wiring Apprenticeship schooling certificate - 6/25/2011
OSHA10- 7/13/2020
40hr hazardous waste worker- 5/10/24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Site Laborer
The Dow Company
09.2022 - 12.2023
General Laborer
J.R. Vinagro
04.2022 - 06.2022
General Construction Laborer
Merritt Construction Services
09.2021 - 04.2022
Drywall Laborer
Colony Drywall INC
01.2021 - 07.2021
Construction Laborer
Special Breaks LLC
10.2020 - 11.2020
Construction Laborer
Unified Construction Group
07.2020 - 09.2020
Custodian
Temple Shalom Synagogue Center
02.2020 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Minuteman Career & Technical High School