Joseph Westray
Deland,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Laborer
Champaign Asphalt
Urbana, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Increased project efficiency by effectively organizing and managing construction materials on job sites.
- Assisted in the completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to company protocols and guidelines.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized work environment throughout the construction process.
- Maintained equipment functionality by conducting regular inspections and performing basic maintenance tasks when necessary.
- Assisted in minimizing project delays resulting from inclement weather conditions by working diligently to protect materials and equipment from exposure damage.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
- Assisted in constructing roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects to respond to economic, fiscal and environmental changes.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
Landscape Worker
Hedge To Edge
Monticello, IL
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining and improving landscape features such as lawns, gardens, and walkways.
- Reduced water consumption with the implementation of drought-tolerant plantings and efficient irrigation systems.
- Improved plant health through proper pruning, fertilizing, and pest control techniques.
- Collaborated with clients to design visually appealing landscapes that met their aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
- Increased property value by creating inviting outdoor living spaces using a variety of hardscape materials.
- Ensured safety on job sites by following proper procedures for operating power tools and heavy equipment.
- Installed sod, seeded lawns, or hydroseeded areas for new turf establishment or lawn repair purposes.
- Applied mulch and other soil amendments to improve plant growth conditions while also controlling weeds and retaining moisture levels.
- Preserved client satisfaction with timely completion of tasks according to specifications outlined in contracts or work orders.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment such as changing oil filters, sharpening blades, or replacing worn parts to ensure optimal performance during projects.
- Elevated overall landscape appearance using a variety of hand and power tools for trimming, shaping, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
- Developed strong client relationships by addressing concerns or requests promptly and providing excellent customer service throughout projects.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
Education
High School Diploma -
DeLand Weldon High School
De Land, IL12.2022
Skills
- Power Tool Operati
- Traffic Control
- Ditch Digging
- Equipment Maintenance
- Worksite Safety
- OSHA Regulations
- Team-Oriented and Dependable
- Demolition Procedures
- Excavation Techniques
- Scaffolding Setup
- Asphalt Paving
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Form Construction and Removal
Timeline
Construction Laborer
Champaign Asphalt
05.2023 - Current
Landscape Worker
Hedge To Edge
05.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
DeLand Weldon High School