Laborer
DPE Construction
Yuma, Az
2025.11 - 2025.12
- Operated hand tools for various construction tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and trailers.
- Mixed concrete and other materials as directed by supervisors.
- Maintained cleanliness of tools and equipment after use.
- Followed instructions from foremen to support project goals.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Stacked and arranged products on pallets according to size and weight requirements.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
- Repaired damaged drywall sections by taping joints and applying texture coats.
- Assembled scaffolding around construction sites for use by laborers during high-rise building projects.
- Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and product locations in the warehouse.
- Installed insulation into walls using blow guns or similar tools while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.