Construction worker
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Prepared construction sites by digging trenches and backfill holes while operating equipment and heavy machinery including bulldozers and surveying equipment. Adhered to construction project managers and supervisors’ instructions and followed COVID-19 safety guidelines. Frequently traveled out of town to work on remote job sites as directed by management.

• Loaded and unloaded building materials while cleaning the construction site by removing hazardous materials and debris.
• Performed complex physical tasks on a construction site to complete projects on scheduled time such as cleaning up the site, building scaffolds, and controlling traffic on road crews.
• Effectively documented installations through photographs and written logs.
• Built and installed extensions, cut brush/weeds, and conducted storm damage repairs.
• Ensured safety procedures on the job site are followed and reported violations immediately to management. Reported incidents immediately to the safety director with incident reporting procedures established by the company.

Worked on 6 small-scale residential housing projects, performing various roles, including bricklaying, plastering, wall repair, and fixture fittings.

• Installed new lighting, security, and temperature control systems to make buildings compliant with the current building codes.
• Assisted project managers with cost estimations by providing precise measurements for various sections of buildings, including material estimates.
• Promoted site safety by disposing of site debris safely, championing the usage of safety gear, as well as removing safety hazards, contributing to the site's 80% reduction in accidents/injuries.

Worked on a multi-million-dollar school library construction project for ABC School. Directed traffic around the construction site, mixed and spread concrete, as well as laid bricks and stones. 

• Assisted with preparing the construction site by excavating trenches using various equipment and heavy machinery, including bulldozers and backhoes.
• Loaded and unloaded materials using various equipment and machinery, ensuring an orderly work site free from hazardous materials.
• Supported senior construction workers by erecting scaffolds, placing warning signs, as well as documenting major structural installations.

Performed a wide range of construction tasks, including repairs and maintenance, bricklaying, masonry, and building systems installations. Worked on mega projects, including roads, bridges, and dams.

• A key member of the crew that constructed the 78km ABC to EFG highway, operating 20+ types of both light and heavy machinery.
• Identified a major structural flaw in the construction of the FGH bridge, saving the company $400,000 that could have been incurred in future repairs.
• Frequently lauded by engineers for accurately interpreting maps, sketches, and building schematics.