Construction Worker resume example

• Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
• Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
• Monitored materials inventory and requested items for restocking for each job.
• Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
• Safely operated mowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws to clear construction sites, roadbeds and access roads.
• Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
• Supported customer preferences with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
• Gathered and disposed of work site debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity.
• Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
• Managed independent resolutions of site issues to keep workers on-task and prevent more complex issues.
• Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.
• Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
• Measured dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures.
• Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunctioning or excessive vibration and adjusted machines or replaced tools to eliminate problems.
• Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
• Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
• Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
• Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

• Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
• Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
• Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
• Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
• Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
• Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
• Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
• Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
• Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
• Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
• Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
• Checked accuracy of merchandise signs.
• Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
• Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
• Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
• Loaded transfer truck with front end loader.

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• Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
• Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
• Communicated with system operators to regulate factors such as line voltages and frequencies.
• Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
• Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
• Balanced power production, operating costs and safety concerns through continuous system regulation.
• Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
• Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
• Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
• Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups and explained all safety procedures to prevent injuries.