Vernon Jackson
Saginaw
Summary
Skilled Laborer with experience providing excellent service as part of licensed construction team. Familiar with safety regulations and occupational hazards. Safely operates equipment and remains focused on task completion.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Seasoned Roofing Contractor with comprehensive background in residential and commercial roofing projects. Proficient in various roofing systems, including asphalt, metal, and tile roofs, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and client management skills. Made significant impact in previous roles by improving project efficiency and maintaining high standards of workmanship.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roofing Contractor
The Roof Fairyy LLC
Saginaw
05.2024 - Current
- Installed roofing systems using various materials and techniques.
- Assessed roof conditions to determine necessary repairs and maintenance.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and timelines.
Construction Laborer
Pullman Safety Services
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
- Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Asbestos Abatement Supervisor
Certified Abatement Service
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
- Utilized personal protective equipment during building demolition and asbestos removal.
- Constructed and placed containment corridors between worksites to properly contain asbestos and hazardous materials.
- Verified OSHA compliance for worksite and coworkers to establish safe environment.
- Identified materials requiring removal or special handling.
- Secured and contained asbestos and hazardous materials for transport.
- Softened and removed asbestos by spraying then scraping asbestos off surfaces.
- Utilized Tool and power tools during asbestos removal to completely remove hazardous materials.
- Utilized diagnostic and identification tools to identify hazardous materials and differentiate between materials.
- Assembled and positioned decontamination areas at exits of job sites to prevent harm to bystanders and unprotected persons.
- Prepared work areas with proper containment procedures and filtration systems.
- Collected waste in approved disposal bags and sealed with correct procedures.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Operated Equipment on daily basis.
Asbestos Abatement Worker
Qualified Abatement Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Removed asbestos using hand and power tools or specialty equipment.
- Prepared work areas with proper containment procedures and filtration systems.
- Collected waste in approved disposal bags and sealed with correct procedures.
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
- Utilized personal protective equipment during building demolition and asbestos removal.
- Constructed and placed containment corridors between worksites to properly contain asbestos and hazardous materials.
- Verified OSHA compliance for worksite and coworkers to establish safe environment.
- Identified materials requiring removal or special handling.
- Secured and contained asbestos and hazardous materials for transport.
- Softened and removed asbestos by spraying then scraping asbestos off surfaces.
- Utilized Tool and power tools during asbestos removal to completely remove hazardous materials.
- Utilized diagnostic and identification tools to identify hazardous materials and differentiate between materials.
- Assembled and positioned decontamination areas at exits of job sites to prevent harm to bystanders and unprotected persons.
- Tested air quality to check for complete removal of all asbestos.
- Adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
- Operated power tools, industrial cleaning equipment and sprayers to remove harmful substances from surfaces.
- Cleaned contaminated equipment or areas for reuse using detergents or solvents, sandblasters or steam cleaners.
- Cleaned mold-contaminated sites by removing damaged porous materials or thoroughly cleaning contaminated nonporous materials.
- Contained dangerous materials on site by building structures or walls to restrict access prior to removal processes.
- Operated and maintained hoists and forklifts to move supplies and contaminated materials.
- Recorded numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
Asbestos Abatement Worker
PAL Environmental Safety
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Removed asbestos using hand and power tools or specialty equipment.
- Prepared work areas with proper containment procedures and filtration systems.
- Collected waste in approved disposal bags and sealed with correct procedures.
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
- Utilized personal protective equipment during building demolition and asbestos removal.
- Constructed and placed containment corridors between worksites to properly contain asbestos and hazardous materials.
- Verified OSHA compliance for worksite and coworkers to establish safe environment.
- Identified materials requiring removal or special handling.
- Secured and contained asbestos and hazardous materials for transport.
- Softened and removed asbestos by spraying then scraping asbestos off surfaces.
- Utilized Tool and power tools during asbestos removal to completely remove hazardous materials.
- Utilized diagnostic and identification tools to identify hazardous materials and differentiate between materials.
- Assembled and positioned decontamination areas at exits of job sites to prevent harm to bystanders and unprotected persons.
- Tested air quality to check for complete removal of all asbestos.
- Adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
- Operated power tools, industrial cleaning equipment and sprayers to remove harmful substances from surfaces.
- Cleaned contaminated equipment or areas for reuse using detergents or solvents, sandblasters or steam cleaners.
- Contained dangerous materials on site by building structures or walls to restrict access prior to removal processes.
- Operated and maintained hoists and forklifts to move supplies and contaminated materials.
Education
Delta Community College
1961 Delta Rd University Center, Michigan 4871006.2004
Skills
- Team Player
- Remodels and New Construction
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Material Needs Determination
- Situational Awareness
- Basic Welding Skills
- Safety-First Mentality
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Ditch Digging
- Loading and Unloading Systems
- Forklift Driving
- Demolition and Destruction
- Hazardous Chemical Handling
- Scaffold Erection
- Container Placement
- Basic Electrical Knowledge
- Air Hammers
- Scaffolding Disassembly
- Power Sanders
- General Housekeeping
- Concrete Removal
- Preparing Job Sites
- Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning
- Heavy Labor
- Operating Heavy Machinery
- Trash Waste and Removal
- Asbestos Removal
- Operational Safety
- Adhesive and Grouting
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Minor Maintenance
- Performing Manual Labor
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Hazardous Material Spills
- Power Washer
- Joint Sealing
- Forming and Pouring
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Installation and Finishing
- Form Construction and Removal
- Safe Work Practices
- Crack Sealing
Affiliations
Proud Member of the LIUNA Local 1098 Laborers Union
Certification
- Licensed Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor - 8/2018-Current
- Hazardous Waste Worker 40HR Training - 05/2018-Current
- Confined Space Worker Permit Training-11/2019-Current
- Cutting &Burning Training - 1/2020-Current
- Pipelaying, Principles and Trench Protection Training - 12/2019-Current
- Masonry Wall Bracing Michigan Standards 2010 Training - 2/2020-Current
- Scaffold Building Program Training - 2/2020-Current
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Training - 2/2020-Current
- Lead Awareness Training - 1/2021
- Silica Awareness Training - 1/2021
Timeline
Roofing Contractor
The Roof Fairyy LLC
05.2024 - Current
Construction Laborer
Pullman Safety Services
10.2021 - 10.2024
Asbestos Abatement Supervisor
Certified Abatement Service
02.2020 - 08.2021
Asbestos Abatement Worker
Qualified Abatement Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
Asbestos Abatement Worker
PAL Environmental Safety
10.2018 - 07.2019
Delta Community College