Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Cole Gartner

Caboolture,Queensland

Summary

Hardworking General Construction Laborer with enthusiastic personality and strong work ethic. Energetic and organized individual with great skills in a variety of different areas.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Concrete Laborer

South East Total Concreting
Brisbane, Queensland
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
  • Measure and mark designated areas where new slabs are going to be placed.
  • Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
  • Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
  • Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
  • Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
  • Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
  • Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
  • Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Operated excavators to prepare site.
  • Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
  • Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
  • Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
  • Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.

Handy Person

DG Prime Handyman services
Caboolture, Queensland
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Installed shelving units for storage purposes.
  • Repaired damaged doors by replacing hinges, locksets or frames when necessary.
  • Patched holes in ceilings and walls using spackling paste or joint compound.
  • Installed plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, bathtubs and showers.
  • Inspected roofs for signs of damage or wear-and-tear; repaired any identified issues.
  • Pressurized washed exterior surfaces of buildings to remove dirt and mold build up.
  • Constructed decks or patios to create additional living spaces outdoors.
  • Installed cabinets, countertops, appliances and other fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage away from the building's foundation.
  • Tightened loose screws on railings, handles, hinges to restore structural integrity.
  • Maintained outdoor areas by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and removing debris.
  • Painted interior rooms with desired colours according to customer specifications.
  • Assembled furniture from flat packs.
  • Measured and cut drywall for installation of new walls or repair of existing walls.
  • Performed minor repairs, such as replacing light bulbs, patching walls and repairing door hinges.
  • Replaced faulty wiring in electrical circuits and outlets.
  • Maintained maintenance schedules and completed timely repairs.
  • Kept equipment in good working order and facilities clean, neat and organized.
  • Operated a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
  • Performed painting, carpentry, and masonry work to maintain building aesthetics.

Kitchen Hand

Mcdonalds
Lower Hutt, New Zealand
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Received deliveries of food items and stored them properly.
  • Disposed of garbage according to health regulations.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment for proper functioning before use.
  • Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
  • Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
  • Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
  • Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
  • Restocked condiments on tables throughout restaurant.
  • Sanitized surfaces with approved cleaning solutions after each task was completed.
  • Kept records of food waste to track usage levels.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
  • Followed recipes accurately while adhering to portion control standards.

Education

NCEA Level 2 -

Wainuiomata High
New Zealand
10-2020

Cert IV in Emergency Medic - Paramedicine

Australian Paramedic School

Skills

  • Equipment operations
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Surface Preparation
  • Joint sealing
  • Worksite safety
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Land Clearing
  • Trench digging
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Pre-operational equipment inspections

Certification

  • QLD Drivers license Class C P2
  • Excavator Lisence
  • White Card

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Concrete Laborer

South East Total Concreting
06.2023 - 06.2024

Handy Person

DG Prime Handyman services
03.2021 - 06.2023

Kitchen Hand

Mcdonalds
01.2021 - 04.2022

NCEA Level 2 -

Wainuiomata High

Cert IV in Emergency Medic - Paramedicine

Australian Paramedic School
  • QLD Drivers license Class C P2
  • Excavator Lisence
  • White Card

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