Martin Rivera
Las Cruces
Summary
Construction professional. Consistently delivers high-quality work that meets project specifications and deadlines. Known for team collaboration and adaptability to changing project needs. Skilled in concrete pouring, leveling, and finishing techniques with reliable and results-driven approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Southwest Concrete Inc
Las Cruces, NM
06.2021 - Current
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing time and resources for various concrete finishing tasks.
- Supported overall project success through expert knowledge of curing times, weather conditions, and other variables affecting final results in the concrete finishing process.
Utility Worker
DuCross Construction
Las Cruces, NM
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Collected and disposed of trash and debris.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues across various departments.
- Verified that all safety procedures were followed while working on utility systems.
- Responded to emergency calls for utility repairs and troubleshooting.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship by adhering to industry regulations and company policies during installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
- Inspected utility systems to confirm fully-functioning operation and to identify necessary repairs.
Concrete Finisher
Morrow Enterprises
Las Cruces, NM
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Served as a reliable resource for team members and supervisors alike when it came to understanding the nuances of concrete finishing, ensuring all decisions were made with optimal results in mind.
- Streamlined workflow on job sites by skillfully operating various pieces of heavy machinery used in the concrete finishing process.
Concrete Laborer
AUI
Albuquerque, NM
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Operated heavy machinery such as mixers, pumps, and power tools to expedite the concrete pouring process.
- Completed various concrete finishing tasks including screeding, edging, and floating for high-quality results.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Participated in concrete pouring and finishing, expertly managing application of sealers and curing compounds.
- Assisted in accurate measurements for concrete placement, guaranteeing precise dimensions and alignment.
- Facilitated smooth transportation of ready-mix concrete from delivery trucks to designated areas using wheelbarrows or motorized buggies when necessary.
- Enhanced project timelines by efficiently setting and aligning concrete forms.
- Delivered projects within timelines by efficiently organizing tasks and collaborating with subcontractors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escuela Insurgentes
Cd. Juarez05-1988
Skills
- Concrete finishing
- Worksite safety
- Float finishing
- Driveway installation
- Hand tool operation
- Foundation work
- Finishing techniques
- Power tool operation
- Concrete repair
- Forklift operation
- OSHA protocols
- Critical thinking
- Building and construction
- Measurements and calculations
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Southwest Concrete Inc
06.2021 - Current
Utility Worker
DuCross Construction
01.2018 - 06.2021
Concrete Finisher
Morrow Enterprises
01.2014 - 01.2018
Concrete Laborer
AUI
01.2008 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Escuela Insurgentes