Jason Owens
Bethesda,OH
Summary
Highly skilled Union Laborer with experience in construction and physical labor tasks. Familiar with safety regulations, equipment operation, and site preparation. Strengths include strong teamwork skills, physical stamina, and ability to follow instructions effectively. Previous roles have fostered increased on-site efficiency through consistent efforts in maintaining work area cleanliness and organization.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Laborer
laborers local 423
Columbus, Ohio
06.2025 - Current
- Executed labor tasks on construction sites, ensuring compliance with union guidelines and safety standards
- Trench, grade, and prepare work areas for pipe installation.
- Read blueprints and layouts to locate pipe routes and elevations.
- Laid pipe sections for sewer and water lines following site plans.
- Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
- Align pipe, fittings, and joints using hand tools and leveling equipment.
- Set up barricades, signage, and safety controls around active work areas
- Guided equipment operators using clear hand signals and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Supported road construction teams with essential tasks with grading, paving, and site cleanup tasks.
- Spread gravel, asphalt, and base materials for roadway preparation.
- Laid asphalt using a variety of tools such as tamper plates or hand tampers.
general forman
Bechtel construction company
new albany
05.2023 - 10.2026
- Coordinated field work with superintendents and subcontractors
- Supervised craft crews on Bechtel construction sites
- Directed labor, equipment, and material staging
- Managed construction logistics by scheduling personnel and supplies.
- Resolved conflicts between workers regarding job assignments, methods, or deadlines.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Installed pipe sections accurately according to project specifications. using grades, levels, and alignment marks.
- Positioned pipe using rigging equipment and hand signals.
- Read blueprints and followed Bechtel project specifications.
- Checked pipe slope, depth, and fit before backfilling.
laborer forman
laborers local 809
stubenville
07.2010 - 09.2016
- Assigned daily tasks to laborers and coordinated work shifts.
- Trained new union laborers on tools, procedures, and safety.
- Communicated with contractors, supervisors, and crew members daily.
- Managed timekeeping and payroll functions for employees.
- Communicated with other departments to coordinate efforts as needed.
Laborer
laboorers local 1149
wheeling
07.2005 - 06.2010
- Prepared work zones with traffic control, signage, and safety barricades.
- Loaded, spread, and raked asphalt for road and parking lot surfaces.
- Operated hand tools, plate compactors, and minor paving equipment.
- Assisted with base preparation, grading, and surface cleanup before paving.
- Operated power tools such as jackhammers, tampers and saws.
laborer forman/general forman
laborers local 1149
wheeling
05.2017 - 06.2025
- Directed daily work assignments for site crews.
- Reviewed work areas for proper site cleanup.
- Trained new laborers on foreman instructions.
- Communicated with contractors and crew members.
- Resolved conflicts between workers when necessary.
- Organized equipment and supplies needed for each project.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union Local High School
Belmont, OH04-2003
Skills
- Pipe installation
- Trench preparation
- Site grading
- Asphalt paving
- Concrete forming
- Cement and pavement
- Blueprint reading
- Utility layout
- Grade setting
- Tool operation
- Equipment spotting
- Trimble GPS equipment
- Navisworks proficiency
- Problem resolution
- Team collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Project management
- Hazard awareness
Certification
- osha
Timeline
Union Laborer
laborers local 423
06.2025 - Current
general forman
Bechtel construction company
05.2023 - 10.2026
laborer forman/general forman
laborers local 1149
05.2017 - 06.2025
laborer forman
laborers local 809
07.2010 - 09.2016
Laborer
laboorers local 1149
07.2005 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Union Local High School