Sean Stipe
Portland,OR
Summary
I’m a knowledgeable and experienced concrete laborer/foreman looking to expand my career and become a safety professional. I’m very familiar with—and strongly believe in—the safety culture that Hoffman has built it’s reputation on. Being with Hoffman Structures for many years, on difficult and challenging projects, I’ve learned how important strong safety protocols are and ensuring they are implemented and enforced. I believe I will bring experience and strong leadership to the safety team, and help Get Us There Safe.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Laborer
Whitaker Ellis Builders
Portland, OR
10.2023 - Current
- Use shovels, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Concrete pump schute man
- Load and unload materials from trucks using appropriate lifting techniques and forklift.
- Drill/ epoxy dowels
- Write/review job hazard analyses daily
- Strip forms and elevated decks
- Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
Laborer Foreman
Hoffman Structures Inc
Chandler, Arizona
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Ran a crew of up to 10 laborers
- Wrote daily Pre Task Plans and reviewed with crew
- Reviewed weekly Job Hazard Analyses to ensure strict compliance with safety standards and regulations
- Documented daily activities in a timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, rules.
- Communicated with other departments to coordinate efforts as needed.
- Ensured proper safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Organized equipment and supplies needed for each project.
- Supervised the quality of workmanship on assigned projects.
- Resolved conflicts between workers when necessary.
- Conducted on-the-job training of new laborers.
- Monitored worker productivity levels and took corrective action when needed.
- Assigned tasks to laborers and monitored their progress.
- Provided direction, guidance and instruction to staff regarding job duties.
- Assessed workers' performance regularly and provided feedback.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used by laborers.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Concrete Laborer
Hoffman Structures Inc
Hillsboro, Oregon
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Use shovels, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment used during construction process.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Reviewed daily Pre Task Plans and ensured safety procedures were followed accordingly
Concrete Laborer
JT Wimsatt Contracting Company
Beaverton, Oregon
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Use shovels, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Used various chemicals and tools to repair damaged items.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
Concrete Laborer/Concrete Finisher
Brown Contracting
Sherwood, Oregon
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Cut expansion joints into newly laid concrete as needed.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Measure and mark designated areas where new slabs are going to be placed.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Inspect finished product for quality assurance purposes before allowing customer access.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment used during construction process.
- Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Planned work based on verbal instructions, blueprints, and written specifications.
Excavation Laborer
K and S Environmental Inc
Portland, Oregon
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
- Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
Education
Psychology/ Sociology
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Leadership
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Safety compliance
- Team supervision
- Task delegation
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Concrete pouring and knowledge
Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification
- CPR/ AED Certification
- Rigging/ Signaling Certification
- Hoffman Forklift Certification
Timeline
Concrete Laborer
Whitaker Ellis Builders
10.2023 - Current
Laborer Foreman
Hoffman Structures Inc
03.2022 - 09.2023
Concrete Laborer
Hoffman Structures Inc
07.2019 - 03.2022
Concrete Laborer
JT Wimsatt Contracting Company
04.2018 - 07.2019
Concrete Laborer/Concrete Finisher
Brown Contracting
05.2016 - 03.2018
Excavation Laborer
K and S Environmental Inc
01.2014 - 04.2016
Psychology/ Sociology
Portland Community College