Santos Pena III
Houston
Summary
Hardworking Concrete Laborer with hands-on experience preparing and laying concrete materials. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, applying finishing techniques and leveling surfaces. Detailed and organized individual possessing deep knowledge of forklift and spreading and smoothing tool operations.
Precision-focused Industrial Painter recognized for high productivity and ability to complete tasks efficiently. Skilled in surface preparation, color mixing, and application techniques as well as safety protocols and equipment maintenance. Excels at time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring projects are completed to quality standards within tight deadlines.
Precision-focused Crane Rigger recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in load calculation, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Excel in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving to ensure smooth operations on every project.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Laborer
Lem co construction
Houston
06.2022 - Current
- Operated concrete mixing equipment for various construction projects.
- Prepared job sites by clearing debris and ensuring safety protocols.
- Assisted in pouring and finishing concrete structures, including sidewalks and foundations.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
- Mixed cement and mortar in preparation for pouring.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement surfaces using a straightedge and jointer tool.
Industrial Painter
Lem co construction
Houston
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas for optimal paint application.
- Applied various coatings using spray guns and brushes to ensure uniform coverage.
- Mixed paint according to specifications to achieve desired colors and finishes.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition to ensure efficient operations.
- Inspected painted surfaces after completion to ensure quality standards were met.
- Masked off areas before applying paint finishes.
- Operated power tools such as spray guns and pressure washers.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Cleaned up job sites when finished with projects.
- Applied primer coats to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
- Sprayed or brushed on protective coatings such as epoxy, lacquer, enamel, and polyurethane.
- Adhered to all applicable local laws and regulations concerning the use of paints and other chemicals.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Mixed and matched paint according to specific project requirements.
Crane Rigger
Anderson Bryant
Afton
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Rigged heavy loads using cranes for various construction projects.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during crane operations.
- Collaborated with team members to plan lifting operations effectively.
- Inspected rigging equipment prior to each use for safety compliance.
- Assisted in maintaining and organizing rigging gear and tools.
- Trained new crew members on safe rigging practices and procedures.
- Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.
- Calculated weight capacities for lifting operations using load charts or software applications.
- Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while operating cranes.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo with a crane.
- Trained new personnel on proper use of crane systems and rigging techniques.
- Conducted pre-operational inspections of cranes and related equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Repaired damaged parts on various types of cranes as needed.
Education
Kashmere High School
Houston, TxSkills
- Concrete mixing
- Form setup
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Industrial painting
- Rigging operations
- Quality inspection
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team building
- Training documentation
- Protective gear
- Foundation construction
- Concrete finishing
- Concrete curing
- Power tool operation
- Planning and scheduling
- Hand tool proficiency
- Trowel techniques
- Concrete finishing techniques
Certification
- Osha 10
- Aerial boom & scissors lift training
- Fall protection
- Rigging and signaling
- Confined space
- Hand signal crane safety
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Crane Rigger
Anderson Bryant
10.2025 - 03.2026
Concrete Laborer
Lem co construction
06.2022 - Current
Industrial Painter
Lem co construction
05.2022 - Current
Kashmere High School