Neekio Gipson
Newport News,VA
Summary
Dedicated Concrete Laborer with experience in concrete finishing and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, resolve problems on-site, and uphold safety standards. Aiming to contribute skills to enhance project efficiency and quality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Concrete Finisher
City of Newport News
Newport News, NV
08.2025 - Current
- Finished concrete surfaces to meet quality and safety standards.
- Operated tools such as trowels, floats, and mixers for concrete application.
- Prepared surfaces by leveling and smoothing before pouring concrete.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and repairs.
- Assisted in measuring and mixing materials for concrete consistency.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards on the job site.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain organization and efficiency during projects.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
- Ensured that proper grades were maintained throughout the project for drainage purposes.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Installed expansion joints, sealants, coatings, and other protective treatments according to specifications.
- Upheld requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Provided assistance in completing projects within deadlines set by supervisor and client.
- Monitored conditions of the job site to prevent damage or accidents due to wet cement or other hazardous materials.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
- Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
- Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
- Maintained inventory list of items used on job sites to provide reordering details.
Concrete Laborer
PeopleShare
Newport News, Va
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated concrete mixers to prepare materials for construction projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal working conditions.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans effectively.
- Cleared debris and prepared work areas for new concrete placements.
- Installed forms and frameworks for concrete pours accurately.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding project progress and material needs.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
- Measure and mark designated areas where new slabs are going to be placed.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
- Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Mixed cement and mortar in preparation for pouring.
- Cut expansion joints into newly laid concrete as needed.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement surfaces using a straightedge and jointer tool.
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment used during construction process.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
Education
None - Plumbing
New Horizons
Newport News, VA 07.2024 - 12.2025
Warwick High School
Newport News, VaSkills
- Concrete finishing
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Material handling
- Problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
City of Newport News
08.2025 - Current
None - Plumbing
New Horizons
07.2024 - 12.2025
Concrete Laborer
PeopleShare
06.2024 - 08.2025
Warwick High School