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SKILLED LABORER
Summary

Dependable construction team member with 24+ years of experience in heavy highway road construction with hands on experience from laboring to quality assurance able to complete tasks over long shifts in different weather conditions. Knowledgeable in all aspects about utility underground construction of infrastructure enthusiast about taking on new tasks i communicate with excellent English and verbal skills. I'm been very

Successful at working in fast-paced environments while completing projects quickly and efficiently always keeping safety as top priority. I'm a focused Nuke Gauge field tech with experience and familiarity with heavy highway codes and specifications including setting up traffic patterns and roadway safety.

Skills
  • Demolition
  • Able to lift 100 pounds
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Hand and power tools
  • Establishing goals and setting priorities
  • Residential construction
  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Excellent driving record
  • Safety understanding
  • Plumbing
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Computer literate
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Friendly and hardworking
  • Good verbal/written communication skills
  • Expertise in asphalt compaction and highway construction
  • Strong work ethic
  • Subcontractor relations
  • Accurate measurements and estimates
  • Knowledge of industrial control software
  • Budgeting and Budget development
  • Flexible work schedule
  • SAP knowledge
  • Detail-oriented
  • Construction means and methods
  • Manual labor skills
  • Job status reports
  • Troubleshooting at component level
  • OSHA Certified
  • Organizational strengths
  • Proficiency with mechanical and electric tools
  • Project organization
  • Tiling
  • Solid independent worker
  • Good at following instructions
  • Knowledgeable of applicable local codes
  • Excellent plan comprehension
  • Team player
  • Strong communication skills
  • Journeyman of AFSCME Union Local
  • Construction quality standards
  • OSHA regulatory compliance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Timely project completion
  • Carpentry expertise
  • Solid communication skills
  • Project estimating
  • Basic math skills
  • Construction health and safety
  • Customer service skills
  • Construction machinery operation
Experience
Chowns Communications | Harleysville, PASkilled Laborer01/1996 - 07/2002
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Measured roadways and new construction work sites marked locations to help prepare sites for planned operations.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Erected and dismantled temporary bracing, shoring and scaffolding to support crew needs.
  • Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
  • Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
  • Protected crew and general public by keeping traffic away from dangerous locations.
  • Retrieved materials, tools and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers.
  • Exceeded specific team goal by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
  • Communicated with teammates and supervisors about potential hazards and other issues to resolve together.
Self Employed | Douglassville, PASub-Contractor02/2001 - 07/2008
  • Sub-contracted construction projects ranging from asphalt shingle roofs, siding, decks, additions, tile, concrete, remodeling, plumbing, electrical wiring and hardscapes
  • Set up schedules with customers keeping them informed with project status and completion time.
  • Estimated costs and materials for projects
  • Planned and executed the construction
DCNR State Parks | Elverson, PAMaintenance Repairman 204/2009 - 01/2018
  • Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and grounds on regular basis to control weeds, insect infestation diseases and to maintain soil fertility.
  • Safely operated heavy equipment to maintain grounds and to remove debris from grounds and parks
  • Pruned trees and trimmed bushes and hedges to keep grounds neat and inviting.
  • Deployed sprinkler systems to give grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water for growth needs.
  • Performed seasonal activities, including snow removal, landscaping, lawn mowing, applying fertilizer to plants and foliage.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris or hazards such as snow.
  • Monitored, inspected, and identified external facility or building areas requiring maintenance or repair.
  • Checked all machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent machine malfunction.
  • Maintained green spaces by using hand-held tools.
  • Dug irrigation trenches to assist with small construction projects such as play-area enclosures and gazebos.
  • Effectively removed poison ivy and other harmful plants using pesticide methods and while wearing protective gear.
  • Attended seminars and workshops to learn about natural products, which delivered successful pest control results with zero chemicals.
  • Used fertilizer and pest control products on grass, trees, shrubs and flowers.
  • Shoveled walkways and pavement and put down de-icer and grit to prevent falls.
  • Maintained and repaired fences, benches and other hardscape structures.
  • Planted seeds, bulbs and shrubs and applied mulch to protect against weeds.
  • Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil.
  • Used equipment, including mowers and trimmers to safely prevent accidents.
  • Installed irrigation systems, rock gardens and ponds according to customer specifications to simplify watering needs.
  • Evaluated and preventatively maintained facility systems, comprising HVAC, electrical and proper drainage systems.
  • Employed knowledge of masonry and carpentry techniques to repair damaged exterior walls and structures.
H&K Group, Inc. | Skippack, PAQuality Assurance Nuclear Gauge Field Tech05/2018 - Current
  • Tested density of asphalt to assure compaction met specifications set in contract.
  • Cut cores in asphalt to acquire exact density achieved.
  • Worked hand in hand with paving crew and field inspectors.
Education and Training
Daniel Boone Area High School | Birdsboro, PAHigh School Diploma06/1988
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Chowns Communications
  • Self Employed
  • DCNR State Parks
  • H&K Group, Inc.

School Attended

  • Daniel Boone Area High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Skilled Laborer
  • Sub-Contractor
  • Maintenance Repairman 2
  • Quality Assurance Nuclear Gauge Field Tech

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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