Ivan Cruz Jr
Vineland,NJ
Summary
Reliable Labor Worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic weather conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Railroad Construction Co
Paulsboro, NJ
07.2022 - Current
- Operated equipment including hydraulic jacks, drills, grinders, saws and impact wrenches to repair track beds and structures safely.
- Repaired or replaced damaged railroad ties utilizing jackhammers, crowbars, pickaxes, and other tools.
- Installed new rail sections with the help of a crane operator and ensured proper alignment with adjacent sections.
- Adjusted switch points according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Completed maintenance and repairs on tracks and adjacent equipment.
- Operated single- or multiple-head spike driving machines to drive spikes into ties and secure rails.
- Cleared debris from railroad tracks using shovels, rakes and brooms.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times while working onsite near active train lines.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, and skid steers.
- Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
- Unloaded asphalt from trucks onto job sites as needed.
- Worked with team to safely direct traffic around work site.
- Applied crack fill material using crack seal kettle and wand.
- Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
- Operated power tools such as jackhammers, tampers and saws.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
Forklift Operator
VWR International
Swedesboro, NJ
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Key Holder
Dollar General
Coatesville, PA
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, setting alarms.
- Provided customer service including cashiering, merchandising and restocking shelves.
- Organized backroom storage areas to maximize efficiency of space utilization.
- Replenished merchandise displays throughout the store as needed.
- Received shipments from vendors and ensured that all products were properly stocked in their designated locations.
- Performed daily banking duties such as deposits and withdrawals of funds from registers.
- Assisted customers with product selection and resolving complaints.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area Senior High School
Coatesville, PA06-2018
Skills
- Construction Experience
- Excellent Communication
- Grinder Operation
- Decision-Making
- Rail Saws
- Effective Communication
- Self Motivation
- Multitasking
- Worksite Preparation
- Safety Regulations
- Road Construction
- Traffic Management
- Forklift Certification
- Finishing Techniques
- Personal Protective Equipment
Certification
- osha 10 certified
- twic card
Affiliations
- hard worker
- dedicated
- resilience
Timeline
Laborer
Railroad Construction Co
07.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator
VWR International
06.2019 - 03.2021
Key Holder
Dollar General
06.2018 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area Senior High School
- osha 10 certified
- twic card
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