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Keith A Johnson

Mason
Lexington,KY

Summary

Skilled Laborer with experience providing excellent service as part of licensed construction team. Familiar with safety regulations and occupational hazards. Safely operates equipment and remains focused on task completion.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laborer

Mason Structure
Lexington, Kentucky
11.2021 - Current
    • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
    • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
    • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
    • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
    • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
    • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
    • Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
    • Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
    • Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
    • Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
    • Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
    • Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
    • Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
    • Managed loading and unloading of routine shipments, maintaining organized and secure materials to minimize damage.
    • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
    • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
    • Constructed and broke down temporary retaining walls and scaffolding to support project needs.
    • Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
    • Performed maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
    • Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
    • Maintained strong background in plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering to assist with various construction projects.

Brick Mason and Laborer

Carmichael Masonry
Danville, KY
11.2017 - 03.2020
    • Constructed and repaired items including: Walls, Buildings Laid and bound materials such as bricks, concrete blocks, cinder blocks
    • Calculated angles and courses
    • Used substances such as sand, clay, dirt, mortar
    • Prepared and laid building materials
    • Smoothed mortar over work surface
    • Removed excess mortar
    • Used jointing tools to finish mortar joints
    • Followed proper procedures to clean work surface
    • Set up and dismantled scaffolding
    • Operated equipment such as pulleys, mortar mixers
    • Used industry tools such as levels, power saws.
    • Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
    • Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
    • Used rakes and shovels to spread, level and smooth concrete.
    • Operated equipment such as forklifts to move bricks and supplies.
    • Used straightedges and jointers to mold expansion joints and edges.
    • Operated drills, paving breakers and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
    • Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
    • Molded expansion joints and edges using correct tools.
    • Applied sealants or other protective coatings to waterproof or restore concrete surfaces.
    • Read work orders and design drawings to determine work requirements and sequence of tasks.
    • Operated power vibrator to compact materials and create level bases.
    • Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete and waterproof or restore surfaces.
    • Signaled truck drivers to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete into constrained locations.
    • Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
    • Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
    • Performed basic masonry tasks such as tuckpointing, caulking, grinding and other required duties.
    • Identified potential safety hazards and reported incidents and hazards to management.
    • Operated heavy equipment such as forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials.
    • Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work using plumb bobs and levels.

Construction Laborer

Gilpin Masonry
Lexington, KY
07.2016 - 10.2017
  • Performed physical tasks for projects such as building, heavy construction
  • Cleaned and prepared sites
  • Put up and took down scaffolding
  • Cleaned up rubble and debris
  • Assisted other craft workers
  • Helped operators align, move and adjust equipment, materials
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials, tools
  • Applied basic math
  • Complied with all regulations including government, building, safety
  • Wore required personnel safety equipment
  • First aid certified
  • Used industry tools such as forklifts, power drills, power grinders, power saws, pressure cleaners
  • Knowledge sets include: forklift, pallet jack.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
  • Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
  • Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.
  • Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
  • Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
  • Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
  • Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
  • Communicated with equipment operators to effectively assign equipment and manage smooth materials movements.
  • Attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
  • Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.

Mason Tender

Mason Structure
Lexington, KY
06.2013 - 04.2016
  • Assisted skilled craft workers such as brick masons, stonemasons, block masons
  • Worked on surfaces made of brick, stone, concrete, cinder
  • Helped build walls, buildings
  • Cut materials to specified sizes
  • Put up and dismantled scaffolding
  • Mixed mortar
  • Applied grout between joints, bricks
  • Filled damaged bricks or tiles
  • Cleaned surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites, storage areas
  • Transported equipment and materials to work site
  • Unloaded materials
  • Vibrated concrete to prevent air pockets.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to determine volumes and surface areas.
  • Built and took down scaffolding for larger jobs.
  • Mixed mortar by hand and with power mixer.
  • Used hand and power tools such as block saws on daily basis.
  • Cut and bent reinforced steel to support constructions.
  • Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
  • Used rakes and shovels to spread, level and smooth concrete.
  • Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts to move bricks and supplies.
  • Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
  • Applied sealants or other protective coatings to waterproof or restore concrete surfaces.
  • Molded expansion joints and edges using correct tools.
  • Operated power vibrator to compact materials and create level bases.
  • Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete and waterproof or restore surfaces.
  • Signaled truck drivers to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete into constrained locations.

Laborer

Huston Barger Masonry
Lexington, KY
06.2011 - 11.2012
  • Performed physical tasks for projects such as building
  • Cleaned And prepared sites
  • Put up And took down scaffolding, braces And temporary devices
  • Cleaned up rubble And debris
  • Decided on work activities
  • Controlled traffic in And around work zones
  • Helped operators align, move And adjust machines, equipment And materials
  • Mixed And poured concrete
  • Applied basic math
  • Complied with all regulations including government, building And safety
  • Wore required personnel safety equipment
  • First aid certified.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
  • Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
  • Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
  • Learned basic carpentry, painting and plastering.
  • Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
  • Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
  • Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
  • Managed loading and unloading of routine shipments, maintaining organized and secure materials to minimize damage.
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
  • Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
  • Maintained strong background in plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering to assist with various construction projects.

Education

No Degree - Undecided

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY

Diploma - Undetermined

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
2004

Skills

  • Hand Tools and Machinery
  • Visual Signals
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Time Management
  • Assisting Drivers
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Safe Driving Techniques
  • Weight Limits
  • Safety awareness
  • Carrying heavy loads

Certification

Basic, First Aid, Forklift Operator, Government, Grinders, Materials Management, Math, Pallet Jack, Personnel, Safety,Scaffold Building Masonry Work9/22/20212/2

Timeline

Laborer

Mason Structure
11.2021 - Current

Brick Mason and Laborer

Carmichael Masonry
11.2017 - 03.2020

Construction Laborer

Gilpin Masonry
07.2016 - 10.2017

Mason Tender

Mason Structure
06.2013 - 04.2016

Laborer

Huston Barger Masonry
06.2011 - 11.2012

No Degree - Undecided

Bluegrass Community And Technical College

Diploma - Undetermined

Henry Clay High School

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