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Martin Sesma

Custom Form and Stamp Concrete
Spring Valley,CA
1
Language
29
Years of experience

Experienced Cement Finisher with 25 years in concrete project execution. Skilled in forming, fabricating, and treating concrete surfaces for optimal results. Collaborates effectively with teams to ensure timely project completion. Proficient in utilizing various hand and walking tools to enhance productivity.

Work History

Underground Technician

5 Months
ACE Electric | Poway, California | 04.2026 - Current
  • Finished concrete surfaces to meet project specifications and quality standards.
  • Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
  • Operated finishing tools like trowels and floats for smooth surface applications.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment on-site.
  • Coordinated with team members to optimize task alignment and improve workflow.
  • Installed light pole bases at precise locations to ensure structural integrity and support lighting.
  • Trenching
  • Underground Conduit installation and backfill with compaction

Concrete Finisher

28 Years 6 Months
Custom Form and Stamp Concrete | San Diego, CA | 03.1998 - Current
  • Prepared and placed concrete for sidewalks, driveways, and patios, enhancing functionality and aesthetics.
  • Troweled and finished concrete to achieve textured or decorative surfaces, contributing to project specifications and client satisfaction.
  • Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete
  • Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications
  • Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
  • Coated concrete surfaces with sealers or waterproofing materials according to project specifications.
  • Set Wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours
  • ensured safety of work areas by consistently adhering to strict regulations.
  • Wore appropriate clothing and protective equipment to ensure safety on site
  • Shoveled dirt, gravel, and asphalt to clear worksite
  • Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete
  • Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
  • Cut, Clipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes
  • installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects
  • Ada Ramps and sidewalks

Concrete Finisher

13 Years 2 Months
Dakini Engineering | San Diego, CA | 01.2013 - 03.2026
  • Placed and finished concrete for durable, long-lasting structures.
  • Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
  • Constructed forms for concrete structures to ensure proper shape and support.
  • Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Cleaned work area at end of each shift to maintain safety and organization.
  • Ada Ramps and sidewalks

Education

GED

California Miramar University | San Diego, CA | 05-2022

Skills

Concrete finishing
Tool operation
Formwork setup
Safety compliance
Surface leveling
Construction methods
Material handling
Project collaboration
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Adaptability
Concrete pouring
Concrete repair
Surface preparation
Cement application
Concrete sculpting
Finishing techniques
Broom finishing
Jointers and edgers
Float finishing
Joint installation
Form setting
Trowel machinery
Concrete polishing
Patio building
Sidewalk construction
Hand troweling
Concrete curing
Worksite safety
Stamped concrete
Bull floats
Waterproofing
Trowel techniques
Surface stamping
Time management
Driveway installation
Countertop construction
OSHA protocols
Commercial construction experience
Leveling techniques
Stained concrete
Faux finishes
Retaining walls
Slab construction
Hand tools operation
Foundation work
Rebar installation
Polished concrete
Site preparation
Power saws
Power trowel operation
Asphalt mix design
Curing techniques
Hand tool operation
Defect correction
Leveling expertise
Multitasking capacity
Concrete smoothing
Organizational skills
Problem-solving
Ada Ramps and sidewalks

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Affiliations

  • Baseball Coach

Timeline

Underground Technician

ACE Electric
04.2026 - CurrentRead More

Concrete Finisher

Dakini Engineering
01.2013 - 03.2026Read More

Concrete Finisher

Custom Form and Stamp Concrete
03.1998 - CurrentRead More

California Miramar University

GED
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Martin Sesma