Jorge Herrera
Cicero
Summary
Hardworking Concrete Laborer known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete with precision, understanding of formwork construction, and ability to operate machinery safely. Excel in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure projects meet specifications and timelines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Laborer
Advantage Paving Solutions
Frankfort
07.2023 - Current
Concrete Laborer
Cpmh Construction
Chicago
03.2020 - 06.2023
Concrete Laborer
Herrera Construction
Marengo
04.2012 - 12.2019
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Cut expansion joints into newly laid concrete as needed.
- Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Measure and mark designated areas where new slabs are going to be placed.
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement surfaces using a straightedge and jointer tool.
- Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Mixed cement and mortar in preparation for pouring.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
Education
High School Diploma -
J Sterling Morton East High School
Cicero, IL07-1998
Skills
- Formwork construction
- Reinforcement placement
- Surface finishing
- Site preparation
- Adaptability
- Staining and coloring
- Trowel techniques
- Concrete stamping
- Cement and pavement
- Leveling and grading
- Foundation construction
- Form setting
- Concrete cutting
- Concrete finishing
Timeline
Concrete Laborer
Advantage Paving Solutions
07.2023 - Current
Concrete Laborer
Cpmh Construction
03.2020 - 06.2023
Concrete Laborer
Herrera Construction
04.2012 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
J Sterling Morton East High School