Ruben Espinoza
Hayward,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Shimmick Construction
Tracy, CA
12.2008 - Current
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Instructed workers on proper mixing ratios of cement mixtures used in various applications.
- Directed and supervised the work of concrete finishers, laborers, and other staff; monitored progress to ensure that project deadlines were met.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained new personnel in proper operation of power tools used in concrete finishing operations.
- Assigned tasks to crew members based on individual abilities, experience levels, and workloads.
- Applied patches of mortar or cement to fill holes and other irregularities in existing concrete structures.
Concrete Finisher
Landavazo Bros
Hayward, CA
01.2006 - 11.2008
- Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Used various chemicals and tools to repair damaged items.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Leandro High
San Leandro 06-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Chabot College
Hayward, CASkills
- Exposed aggregate
- Concrete placement
- Crack repair
- Formwork construction
- Surface finishing
- Slab preparation
- Layout planning
- Stamped concrete
- Hand troweling
- Concrete testing
- Material estimation
Timeline
Concrete Finisher Foreman
Shimmick Construction
12.2008 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Landavazo Bros
01.2006 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
San Leandro High
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Chabot College
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