Luis Mejia
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated laborer with a strong background at Waste Connections Inc., excelling in material handling and customer service. Proven ability to enhance worksite efficiency through meticulous organization and safety awareness. Skilled in heavy lifting and equipment operation, consistently delivering high-quality results while adapting to changing project demands.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Structured Trades
07.2025 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
Laborer
Staff Zone
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Facilitated timely project completions by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
Driver Helper
Waste Connections Inc.
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, minimizing damage to goods and optimizing space utilization.
- Exhibited good attendance, work habits, and willingness to learn job functions.
- Prevented damage to packages and products by correctly securing loads.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient delivery assistance to drivers.
- Followed workplace and on-truck safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols during loading and unloading tasks.
- Displayed very good communication and customer service skills.
- . Exhibited flexibility in adapting to changing priorities due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions or road hazards.
- Demonstrated professional conduct at all times when interacting with customers during pickups or dropoffs.
- Conducted regular vehicle maintenance checks to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, ensuring no damage to products.
Laborer
People Ready Temp Agency
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Mitigated potential hazards with thorough site cleanup efforts at the end of each workday.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Irrigation Worker
Wesley Irrigation
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained existing irrigation equipment, ensuring its proper function and longevity.
- Improved irrigation efficiency by installing and maintaining various types of irrigation systems.
- Identified potential issues within the irrigation system through regular inspections, implementing necessary repairs or adjustments as needed.
- Contributed to sustainable water management practices by utilizing efficient watering techniques such as drip irrigation and microsprinklers.
- Provided technical support for the troubleshooting of irrigation controllers or other control systems, when necessary.
- Optimized system performance through regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters, adjusting pressure regulators, and repairing leaks or breaks in lines.
- Assisted in the construction of new irrigation infrastructure, including pipelines, canals, and pumping stations.
- Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
- Checked system to receive orders and directions to correct item locations.
Painter's Helper
Waste Managment
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during painting projects.
- Ensured safety at job sites by following proper procedures for handling hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Enhanced customer trust by maintaining a professional demeanor when interacting with clients, ensuring they felt comfortable with the team working in their space.
- Kept the painting area well-maintained by regularly cleaning tools and equipment, prolonging their lifespan and reducing overall costs.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient handling of tools and equipment, such as brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
- Assisted in achieving high-quality results by properly preparing surfaces through sanding, scraping, and filling holes or cracks.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout painting process, ensuring minimal mess left behind for clients to deal with after completion.
- Filled cracks, holes and joints with fillers using caulking guns and putty knives.
- Examined surfaces for imperfections and applied additional coats to achieve smooth, even finish.
- Operated high air-pressure sandblasting equipment and power tools to remove rust, grease and dirt before applying paint.
Education
Facility Maintenance
Job Corp
San Marcos, TX05.2005
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Job site cleanup
- Punctual and reliable
- Customer service
- Physical strength
- Job site safety
- Material handling
- Repetitive work
- Truck loading and unloading
- Safety procedures
- Job site organization
- Carrying heavy loads
- Equipment operation
- State Driver's license
- Vehicle unloading and loading
- Landscaping
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Painting
- Trash collection
- Ditch digging
- Facilities maintenance
- Drywall installation
- Hand and power tools
- Proper lifting techniques
- Debris removal
- Welding
- Fence installation
- Plumbing basics
- Caulking and sealing
- Ladder safety
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Laborer
Structured Trades
07.2025 - Current
Laborer
Staff Zone
02.2025 - 07.2025
Driver Helper
Waste Connections Inc.
12.2023 - 02.2025
Laborer
People Ready Temp Agency
05.2023 - 12.2023
Irrigation Worker
Wesley Irrigation
08.2022 - 05.2023
Painter's Helper
Waste Managment
09.2020 - 08.2022
Facility Maintenance
Job Corp
Similar Profiles
Lindsay NankervisLindsay Nankervis
Certified Peer Recovery Coach/ Recovery Care Tech at Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp.Certified Peer Recovery Coach/ Recovery Care Tech at Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp.
Jenny PurveyJenny Purvey
Office Manager at Hudson Structured Capital ManagementOffice Manager at Hudson Structured Capital Management
Michelle ScollaryMichelle Scollary
MSL Specialist Trainee at Institute for Multisensory Structured Language EduMSL Specialist Trainee at Institute for Multisensory Structured Language Edu
Tatiana T. TorresTatiana T. Torres
Senior Enlisted Advisor at U. S. Navy, Recruit Training CommandSenior Enlisted Advisor at U. S. Navy, Recruit Training Command
JOSE MACEDOJOSE MACEDO
Trust and Safety at Accenture/WhatsappTrust and Safety at Accenture/Whatsapp