Jay Burke
Castle Rock
Summary
Construction and labor worker with 20+ years of experience. Ability to learn various trades including scaffolding, commercial truck driver and precision machining. Worked for local 242 for 10+ years in the construction industry and motivated to start a career with a stable work schedule close to home.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Demolition and Abatement Laborer
Wrecking Ball Demolition
Everett, WA
01.2021 - 11.2025
- Operated demolition tools and equipment to dismantle structures safely.
- Collaborated with team members to assess project requirements and timelines.
- Conducted site inspections and walk throughs prior to work starting to evaluate equipment and tools and PPE needed for job.
- Operated fork lifts, man lifts and scissor lifts and various other equipment to complete jobs.
Construction Worker
Port Construction Services
SeaTac, WA
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Asphalt removal and new asphalt construction
- operated heavy concrete saws to remove debris on airport runways.
- various demo work in commercial and airport structures for new construction.
- Daily safety meetings before each job to scope work and planning each job safely in various conditions.
Demolition Laborer
GLY Construction Inc
Woodinville, WA
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Demolition laborer, used various hand tools needed to complete work.
- Operated man lifts, scissor lifts, fork lifts and skid steers etc to remove lots of heavy metal structures.
- Safety meeting each morning including pre task and ppe needed and or equipment for each area each day. Discussed special picks and heavy lifting using rigging and completing it safely.
Demolition and Abatement Laborer
PCI
Woodinville, WA
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Demolition work
- tenant improvement projects
- Safety meeting daily and scoping required ppe prior to work.
Education
GED -
Evergreen High School
Seattle, WA06-1985
Skills
- operate cnc milling machines and lathes
- ability to read blueprints and schematics for precision machining
- ability to use micrometers and calipers for precise measurement
- ability to repair and maintain equipment following manufacture recommendations including lubing and or replacing parts on various equipment
- Mechanical aptitude and how to fix and identify various issues
- Basic electrical knowledge, vehicle and residential repair and troubleshooting ability
- safety awareness and ability to identify hazards
Timeline
Demolition and Abatement Laborer
Wrecking Ball Demolition
01.2021 - 11.2025
Construction Worker
Port Construction Services
01.2020 - 12.2020
Demolition Laborer
GLY Construction Inc
02.2019 - 12.2019
Demolition and Abatement Laborer
PCI
01.2017 - 12.2018
GED -
Evergreen High School