Steve Silva
Burlington,VT
Summary
Adaptable and detail-oriented worker with a strong background in various construction roles. Known for excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills, ready to support diverse projects and contribute to operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Siding Installer
Bob Mazza
Southwick, Massachusetts
2013.04 - 2017
- Installed siding materials efficiently on residential properties.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, saws and drills in order to complete projects.
- Cut and trimmed material to shape to fit around windows and corners.
- Prepared surfaces for siding installation by sanding, scraping, cleaning or removing old siding.
- Installed flashing around windows, doors and other openings in walls.
- Built scaffolding or ladders for access to higher sections of building exteriors when needed.
- Assisted other workers in loading and unloading materials onto job sites when needed.
- Worked closely with other tradespeople such as electricians and plumbers to ensure seamless integration between different components of the project.
Mason Tender
Al Joliceaur and sons
Springfield, Massachusetts
2010.11 - 2013.03
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment.
- Assisted masons by transporting materials and tools to job sites.
- Mixed mortar and concrete to ensure proper consistency for masonry tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy materials, ensuring safe handling procedures.
- Setting up scaffolding as needed on job sites.
- Responsible for cleaning up debris after masonry work is completed.
- Repairing existing masonry structures such as walls, chimneys, fireplaces.
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
Yard/Forklift Operator
Home Lumber
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
2008.04 - 2010.11
- Operated forklifts and hand trucks to move lumber efficiently.
- Assisted customers in selecting and loading lumber products.
- Maintained organized inventory of different wood types and sizes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe work environment.
- Conducted regular inspections of stock for quality assurance.
- Loaded and unloaded materials like drywall, shingles, and plywood for customers.
- Maneuvered heavy loads around the lumberyard and job sites with materials handling equipment and forklifts.
- Used jig, circular and table saws to cut lumber to requested sizes to fulfill customer requests.
Fence Installer/tree ground crew
Quality Fence and Tree Co.
Springfield, Massachusetts
2003.03 - 2008
- Installed various types of fencing in residential and commercial properties.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient project completion.
- Followed safety protocols while handling materials on job sites.
- Assisted in troubleshooting installation issues on-site as needed.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Communicated with clients to address questions during the installation process.
- Operated power tools such as saws, drills, and grinders for cutting and shaping materials.
- Repaired existing fences that had been damaged by wind or other weather events.
- Cleaned up worksites upon completion of each project ensuring no debris was left behind.
- Provided assistance to other workers on larger projects requiring multiple installers.
- Chipped brush into mulch for use in landscaping applications following tree removal operations.
- Collaborated with team members to plan tree removal projects effectively.
- Removed dead, damaged or diseased limbs from trees with hand saws and power saws.
- Performed stump grinding operations with heavy-duty machinery such as chippers and grinders.
- Performed general landscaping duties such as mulching beds, weeding gardens, when required.
- Trimmed shrubs and bushes according to customer preferences using hedge trimmers or manual tools such as shears and loppers.
- Planted new trees in appropriate locations according to soil type, sun exposure requirements.
- Operated a bucket truck to gain access to the canopy of large trees. Also operated Bobcat for preparation and clean up.
Education
GED -
Agawam High School
Agawam, MA1989-01
Skills
- Expert knowledge operating and maintaining power tools
- Ability to maintain safe work site
- Drywall repair
- Concrete and brick repair
- General knowledge in electrical, and plumbing
- Snaking data/electrical cables through walls, ceilings and conduit
- Troubleshooting and solving problems
- Multi-tasking in a high-paced environment
Timeline
Siding Installer
Bob Mazza
2013.04 - 2017
Mason Tender
Al Joliceaur and sons
2010.11 - 2013.03
Yard/Forklift Operator
Home Lumber
2008.04 - 2010.11
Fence Installer/tree ground crew
Quality Fence and Tree Co.
2003.03 - 2008
GED -
Agawam High School