Chris Wakelin
Chatsworth,QLD
Summary
Dynamic concreter with extensive experience, skilled in concrete pouring and surface finishing. Proven ability to train staff and coordinate projects effectively. Adept at utilizing advanced equipment and techniques to deliver high-quality results, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal in all concrete applications. Strong attention to detail and teamwork drive success aswell as able to work solo successfully.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Concreter
East Coast Concreting
Wide bay , QLD
01.2024 - 06.2025
- preparing and pouring concrete for foundations and structures.
- Operated various machines such as jackhammers, vibrators, pumps, power saws. to perform different tasks related to concreting work.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing.
- Worked solo and with others
Concreter
O.L Concreting
Gympie , QLD
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Operated concrete mixing equipment for various construction projects.
- Assisted in preparing and pouring concrete for foundations and structures.
- Supported team members in setting up forms and molds for concrete pours.
- Utilized power tools to cut and shape concrete as needed.
- Mixed and poured concrete for a wide variety of projects, including driveways, sidewalks, patios, and retaining walls.
- Repaired damaged surfaces using patching materials and trowels.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper techniques for mixing and pouring concrete.
- Applied sealers, coatings, and other finishes to protect newly poured concrete surfaces from weather damage.
Concreter
P & J Young
, QLD
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Finisher
- Set up & prep work
- All rounder
Concreter
True North concreting
, QLD
02.2012 - 01.2014
- All rounder
- - finisher, prep work, ability to use all tools. Etc
Forestry Worker
PFSQ
Gympie , QLD
- Operated chainsaws and other equipment for tree removal and maintenance.
- Conducted forest assessments to identify health and safety hazards.
- Collaborated with teams on reforestation projects and land management practices.
- Assisted in wildlife habitat restoration through planting native species.
- Monitored environmental conditions during harvesting operations for compliance.
- Performed site preparation activities such as tree planting, weed control, mulching and erosion control measures.
Education
Carpentry - Carpentry Apprenticeship
TAFE QLD
Townsville , QLD 02.2007 - 08.2008
Skills
- Concrete pouring
- Surface finishing
- Equipment operation
- Form setting
- Concrete mixing
- Project coordination
- Staff training
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Concrete repair
- Joint sealing
- Slab pouring
- Hand troweling
- Concrete cutting
- Concrete polishing
- Decorative finishes
- Concrete curing
- Truss screeds
- Surface preparation
- Formwork construction
- Concrete finishing
- Leveling and screeding
- Commercial construction experience
- Cement and pavement
- Foundation work
- Bull floats
- Hand tool operation
- Trowel machinery
- Broom finishing
- Jointers and edgers
- Retaining walls
- Screed usage
- Float finishing
- Power saws
- Polished concrete
- Driveway installation
- Power trowel operation
- Rebar installation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Jointers and edging tools
- Leveling
Timeline
Concreter
East Coast Concreting
01.2024 - 06.2025
Concreter
O.L Concreting
04.2017 - 12.2022
Concreter
P & J Young
06.2014 - 04.2017
Concreter
True North concreting
02.2012 - 01.2014
Carpentry - Carpentry Apprenticeship
TAFE QLD
02.2007 - 08.2008
Forestry Worker
PFSQ