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Mark Cauchi

Dearborn

Summary

Skilled individual successful at working various shifts and willing to go above and beyond required tasks to support team needs. Superior work ethic, physical fitness and dependability. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Concrete Specialist

Walbridge
Detroit
09.2021 - Current
  • Operated concrete mixing equipment for various construction projects.
  • Assisted in the preparation and pouring of concrete for foundations and structures.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of concrete tasks.
  • Monitored quality of materials used in concrete production and placement.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas on job sites.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure proper functionality.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize risks during concrete operations.
  • Trained new team members on concrete handling techniques and safety practices.
  • Operated power tools such as saws, grinders, drills. to cut and shape concrete components.
  • Monitored the curing process of freshly poured concrete to ensure strength and durability.
  • Conducted regular inspections on completed structures in order to identify any weaknesses or potential hazards before they become serious issues.
  • Kept records of daily work activities including material usage logs for each project site.
  • Repaired cracks or other imperfections in existing slabs or walls using patching materials.
  • Supervised crews of laborers who assisted in mixing batches of mortar or grout according to job specs.
  • Laid out foundations for new homes by measuring distances accurately between wooden frames before pouring the wet mix into place.
  • Set up scaffolding around areas where high-rise buildings were being constructed out of reinforced steel and precast panels.
  • Inspected finished surfaces for smoothness and levelness with a transit level or laser level device.
  • Mixed cement, sand, gravel, water, and other ingredients according to specifications.
  • Applied decorative finishes such as staining, stamping, polishing. to give a unique look to the structure.
  • Performed maintenance tasks such as cleaning tools and equipment after use to prevent rusting or damage due to weather conditions.
  • Loaded trucks with bags of cement powder; transported them safely from one location to another.
  • Installed rebar reinforcement bars into forms prior to pouring the concrete mixture.
  • Created molds and forms for various shapes and sizes of concrete structures.
  • Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
  • Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
  • Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
  • Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
  • Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
  • Removed rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder, or chisel and hammer.
  • Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
  • Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
  • Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
  • Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
  • Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
  • Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
  • Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
  • Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
  • Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
  • Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
  • Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
  • Maintained inventory list of items used on job sites to provide reordering details.
  • Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
  • Used various chemicals and tools to repair damaged items.
  • Monitored wind, heat or cold throughout curing process.

Excavation / Pipe crew

ILE Excavating
Plymouth
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assisted in laying pipes for water and sewage systems.
  • Operated hand tools and machinery for pipe installation projects.
  • Collaborated with crew to ensure proper alignment and placement of pipes.
  • Maintained worksite cleanliness and adhered to safety protocols.
  • Supported senior team members in troubleshooting installation issues.
  • Handled materials and equipment efficiently during project execution.
  • Followed blueprints and specifications for accurate pipe placement procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with team to coordinate daily tasks and goals.
  • Inspected trenches before backfilling them with soil to ensure that all connections are secure and free from leaks or damage.
  • Collaborated with team members in order to complete tasks efficiently within set deadlines.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using a forklift.
  • Performed general labor duties such as shoveling dirt, lifting heavy objects and carrying supplies to job sites.
  • Reported any issues encountered during work shifts promptly to supervisors for proper resolution.
  • Marked locations on the ground where pipelines were to be laid out according to blueprints or diagrams provided by supervisors.
  • Stayed up-to-date on industry standards pertaining to pipeline construction techniques.
  • Helped to measure, cut, thread and assemble piping components.
  • Assisted pipe layer with the installation of underground pipes and conduits.
  • Assisted in the excavation process for trenching activities.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding progress updates or changes in plans for pipeline installations.
  • Followed instructions given by foreman and supervisor closely while adhering strictly to company policies and regulations.
  • Tested newly installed pipelines for functionality prior to connecting them with other systems.
  • Operated power equipment such as trenchers, saws, drills and other related machinery when necessary.
  • Used hand tools such as hammers, pliers, wrenches to secure pipes into place while ensuring that they are properly connected and sealed off.
  • Provided support to pipe layers as needed during installation or maintenance operations.
  • Monitored pipeline pressure levels daily using specialized instruments like gauges or meters.
  • Recognized various materials used in piping systems and displayed working knowledge of material handling techniques.
  • Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading and demonstrated knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Assembled and secured pipes, tubes and fittings according to specifications and welded, soldered and threaded joints.
  • Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
  • Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions, and crew errors.
  • Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Assisted craft workers from other trades and shops on variety of projects.
  • Set alignment and grade using laser.
  • Filled pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion for proper installation.

Dearborn Heights Water Department

City Of Dearborn Heights
Dearborn Heights
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Operated heavy equipment for road maintenance and construction projects.
  • Inspected and repaired the city water mains.
  • Inspected and repaired hydrants and gates for water main shut-offs.
  • Inspected and repaired meters.
  • Replaced major sections of the water main.
  • Installed and repaired the mainlines, lead water lines for residents' homes.

Utility Worker

Corby Energy Services
Belleville
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Operated directional drilling equipment to ensure precise wellbore placement.
  • Monitored drilling parameters for optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate operations and resolve issues promptly.
  • Conducted underground utility location using advanced detection equipment.
  • Communicated with contractors to ensure accurate utility mapping.
  • Maintained detailed records of utility locations and site conditions.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting all findings from utility locates.
  • Used paint, flags and other methods to communicate utility information to excavators and other appropriate personnel.
  • Coordinated with supervisors, engineers and other personnel in order to ensure that all locates were completed safely and efficiently.
  • Searched for underground utilities in various weather conditions and notified supervisor of field issues.

Education

High School Diploma -

Allen Park Community High School
Allen Park, MI
06-2018

Skills

  • Quality monitoring
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Staying on task
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Safety and compliance
  • Crew support
  • Housekeeping
  • efficient at grasping new skills
  • Effective communication
  • Ambitious

Certification

  • CDL
  • OSHA-30

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Concrete Specialist

Walbridge
09.2021 - Current

Excavation / Pipe crew

ILE Excavating
06.2020 - 09.2021

Dearborn Heights Water Department

City Of Dearborn Heights
10.2019 - 06.2020

Utility Worker

Corby Energy Services
05.2019 - 09.2019

High School Diploma -

Allen Park Community High School

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