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Ruben Lopez

North Hollywood,CA

Summary

Dedicated Mason proficient in readying construction areas, performing professional work and leaving professional finish with each project. Self-directed and well-coordinated worker experienced in completing accurate and efficient jobs with little oversight. History includes building, repairing and updating building structures such as walkways and walls. Adept at mixing mortar and cement, laying concrete, and bricks and reading blueprints. Experienced professional well-trained in safely using concrete tools and equipment. Knowledgeable craftsman with career history of commitment to hard work.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Concrete Mason

Hal Hays Construction Inc.
Riverside, California
09.2024 - Current
  • Operated power machinery to level surfaces of freshly poured concrete.
  • Inspected completed projects for conformance with job specifications including dimensions, quality of finish work and safety requirements.
  • Assisted laborers with mixing mortar or grout when necessary.
  • Prepared surface areas prior to laying down cement by clearing debris and pre-treating with water or other materials specified in plans.
  • Mixed and poured concrete for foundations, floors, walls, and other structures.
  • Checked grades with levels and transits during construction processes.
  • Repaired minor imperfections in existing concrete surfaces using chisels, grinders or patching compounds.
  • Ensured compliance with building codes related to structural strength and stability of finished work.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of project removing all excess materials from site area.
  • Marked guidelines on subgrade before beginning pour operations according to blueprint specifications.
  • Installed reinforcing steel bars, rods, or mesh in concrete forms prior to pouring.
  • Dug trenches for footings and installed drainage systems as required by blueprints or drawings.
  • Utilized various masonry tools such as hammers, drills, saws or mixers when necessary.
  • Built formwork for stairs, walkways, driveways, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
  • Applied sealers to finished surfaces to protect the concrete from weathering elements.

Concrete Form Carpenter

Industrial Field Services
San Gabriel, California
03.2014 - 09.2024
  • Placed anchor bolts into wet cement to secure structural members in place.
  • Ensured that all measurements were accurate with a tape measure or other tools.
  • Stripped off formed surfaces once they had set properly according to design plans.
  • Worked closely with engineers, contractors, supervisors and foremen throughout the project duration.
  • Inspected completed work to ensure quality standards were met before pouring concrete.
  • Installed steel reinforcing bars into concrete forms prior to pouring concrete.
  • Operated small machinery such as compressors and jackhammers while forming walls and columns.
  • Set up, aligned, leveled, and braced forms as per engineering specifications.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Positioned steel frames for buildings using a boom extension on the backhoe.
  • Lifted and positioned pipes into place with a backhoe during pipeline installation projects.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating the backhoe in order to minimize risk of injury.
  • Excavated soil around existing structures without damaging them or surrounding areas with an excavator bucket.
  • Safely maneuvered skid steers around tight spaces without damaging property.
  • Ensured that all safety features were functioning properly before beginning work.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials, supplies, and equipment onto trucks.
  • Operated skid steer to clear debris and brush from construction sites.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving the machine's operation.

General Contractor

Padilla brothers Construction
Burbank, California
03.1985 - 02.2014
  • Reviewed blueprints and other documentation prior to commencement of projects for accuracy and completeness.
  • Administered timely payments for contracted services rendered in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Managed construction projects from conception to completion.
  • Oversaw all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
  • Identified potential problems before they occurred to minimize delays or additional expenses.
  • Inspected completed projects upon completion for adherence to specified requirements.
  • Removed old pipes during remodeling projects while ensuring minimum disruption to customers' operations.
  • Installed valves for controlling water flow from tanks and mains.
  • Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipe installation.
  • Replaced worn-out seals in showerheads, toilets, and sinks.
  • Repaired faulty wiring or replaced defective parts to restore functionality of circuits and systems.
  • Tested existing electrical components to ensure proper functioning.
  • Installed electrical wiring during remodeling projects.
  • Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays.
  • Fabricated trusses from engineered drawings and specifications.
  • Attached sheathing materials to exterior walls of buildings with nails or screws.
  • Fitted insulation between studs of framed walls prior to covering them with drywall sheets.
  • Installed drywall or wallboard onto studs of framed walls.
  • Installed window and door frames into interior walls.
  • Assembled staircases according to code requirements.
  • Erected rafters, studs, and other structural components.
  • Fastened sub-flooring panels securely in place before installing floor coverings such as carpets or vinyl tiles.
  • Repaired damaged structures using appropriate methods such as hammering, sawing, drilling.
  • Completed tear-down of existing construction to prepare for new construction.
  • Fitted, cut and installed wood trim.
  • Cleaned job sites by clearing away carpentry debris and waste.
  • Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
  • Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
  • Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.

Skills

  • Power trowel operation
  • Concrete mixing
  • Reinforcement installation
  • Surface preparation
  • Building code compliance
  • Project scheduling
  • Construction site management
  • Problem solving
  • Foundation laying
  • Slab pouring
  • Formwork construction
  • Hand tool expertise
  • Power tool operation
  • Scaffolding setup
  • Blueprint reading expertise
  • Repair skills
  • Wall construction
  • Foundation work
  • Cement and pavement

Timeline

Concrete Mason

Hal Hays Construction Inc.
09.2024 - Current

Concrete Form Carpenter

Industrial Field Services
03.2014 - 09.2024

General Contractor

Padilla brothers Construction
03.1985 - 02.2014

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