Matt Volkening
Genoa,Illinois
Summary
Union Laborer
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Union Laborer
Northern Pipeline Construction
04.2017 - Current
- Excavated trenches for installation and maintenance of natural gas lines
- Performed preventative and emergency maintenance on existing leaking gas lines
- Install required trench shoring to maintain safe working conditions
- Used jackhammers and concrete saws to break apart concrete surfaces for removal
- Worked closely with large excavating equipment in order to expose and maintain underground utilities
- Repair and reroute underground sewers and build catch basins
- Organize and maintain traffic safety for work performed in roadways
- Operate Dot vehicles such as work trucks and dump trucks
- Frame, pour, and finish concrete to original specifications after removal and completion of prior task
- Maintain safe and clean worksite.
Union Laborer
Meade Electric
08.2016 - 04.2017
Union Laborer
Infrasource
05.2015 - 07.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Applied Psychology
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2015
Skills
- Labor Relations
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
- Production Standards
- Hand and Power Tools
- Maintenance and Repair
- Project Deadlines
- Water and Sewer Piping
- Operational Safety
- Plastic Piping
- Excavation Safety
- Multitasking Abilities
- Construction Operations
- Safe Work Practices
- Construction Standards
- Concrete Removal
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Traffic Flagging Safety Course
- Competent Person Training
Timeline
Union Laborer
Northern Pipeline Construction
04.2017 - Current
Union Laborer
Meade Electric
08.2016 - 04.2017
Union Laborer
Infrasource
05.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Applied Psychology
Western Illinois University