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Ruth Madden

Rockford,IL

Summary

Skilled Union Laborer and Traffic Control Flagger with a proven track record at Builders Asphalt Paving and Curran Construction. Excelled in safe equipment operation and effective communication, ensuring project efficiency and team safety. Demonstrates strong multitasking abilities and physical endurance, adept at lifting over 50 pounds and proficient in using various construction tools.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Union Laborer

Builders Asphalt Paving
08.2021 - Current
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors, and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.

Traffic Control Flagger

Curran Construction
07.2013 - 11.2022
  • Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
  • Professionally communicated with motorists stuck in stopped traffic.
  • Familiar with use of hand signaling procedures.
  • Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
  • Organized and maintained site equipment during slow hours.
  • Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
  • Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
  • Accustomed to nighttime flagging in high traffic areas.
  • Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of project supervisor.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL

Skills

  • Strong communication and multitasking skills
  • The Ability to adhere to safety protocols
  • The ability to meet the physical demands of the job such as standing, transitional elevation levels, working for long hours and seasonal climate changes
  • Familiar in using heavy and light equipment depending on jobsite/assignments
  • Able to lift 50 plus pounds

Certification

  • SOLAR FARM TRAINING -11/13/2024
  • FLAGGING CERTIFICATION - 12/11/2021
  • SILICA EXPOSURE TRAINING - 03/26/2018
  • OSHA 10 HOUR SAFETY - 02/27/2018
  • LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 582


Timeline

Union Laborer

Builders Asphalt Paving
08.2021 - Current

Traffic Control Flagger

Curran Construction
07.2013 - 11.2022

Some College (No Degree) -

Waubonsee Community College
  • SOLAR FARM TRAINING -11/13/2024
  • FLAGGING CERTIFICATION - 12/11/2021
  • SILICA EXPOSURE TRAINING - 03/26/2018
  • OSHA 10 HOUR SAFETY - 02/27/2018
  • LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 582


Ruth Madden