Hardworking Concrete Laborer with hands-on experience preparing and laying concrete materials. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, applying finishing techniques and leveling surfaces. Detailed and organized individual possessing deep knowledge of forklift and spreading and smoothing tool operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
All American Concrete Inc
West Liberty, IA
04.2013 - Current
Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
Measured, marked, and cut out patterns on concrete surfaces using hand-held power saws.
Ensured that all cuts were accurate by double checking measurements with rulers or measuring tapes.
Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
Cleaned up debris after each job was completed.
Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding tasks assigned for the day.
Installed expansion joints between sections of poured concrete structures.
Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery.
Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
Operated concrete saws, drills, grinders, and other tools to cut concrete surfaces.
Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
Framing Carpenter
Matt Colins Costuction
Tiffin, IA
06.2010 - 03.2013
Installed drywall or wallboard onto studs of framed walls.
Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
Measured and marked cutting lines on wood and raw materials.
Checked wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes.
Laid out floor joists in accordance with approved plans.
Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
Measured and cut lumber to required size for framing walls, floors, and roofs.