Damon Patestos
Kardella,VIC
Summary
Currently in a relationship with two children Seeking to contribute strong work ethic and efficiency to a new role.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Adaptable concrete pump linesman with good knowledge of industry tools, techniques, and materials. Proficient in optimizing pump performance and ensuring safe work environments.
Some experience in Bricklaying and plaster application, surface preparation,and material handling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Brick Layer
Straight Edge Bricklaying
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.
- Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block, and stone structures for Domestic building
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
- Made redundant due to lack of work.
Plasterer
Southern Plastering
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Reviewed work orders, plans and blueprints.
- Showed excellent proficiency in flat plaster.
- Ensured durable finishes with thorough surface preparation, including cleaning, taping, and applying base coats.
- Applied coats of plaster or stucco to structure surfaces using trowels, brushes or spray guns.
- Applied coats of plaster to interior walls, ceilings and partitions to produce finished surfaces according to blueprints.
- Made redundant due to lack of work.
Concrete Pump Linesman
MCN Pumping
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Optimized pump performance with routine cleaning and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Mitigated potential hazards through adherence to safety protocols in handling heavy machinery and hazardous materials.
- Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Finished employment due to moving out of the area.
Concrete Pump Linesman
Ozcon Concrete Pumping
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Optimized pump performance with routine cleaning and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Mitigated potential hazards through adherence to safety protocols in handling heavy machinery and hazardous materials.
- Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
General Laborer
Sunset Sleepers
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
General Laborer
Progress Powder Coatings
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Education
Certificate II Auto Servicing Technology -
Chisholm Institute
Dandenong, VIC07-2019
Year 9
NarreWarren Learning Community Centre.
Narre Warren, VIC01-2016
No Degree - Years 7&8
Fountain Gate Secondary College
Fountain Gate, VIC01-2014
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Job Site Safety
- Adaptable Techniques
- Site preparation
Timeline
Brick Layer
Straight Edge Bricklaying
03.2024 - 04.2024
Plasterer
Southern Plastering
01.2024 - 02.2024
Concrete Pump Linesman
MCN Pumping
05.2023 - 11.2023
Concrete Pump Linesman
Ozcon Concrete Pumping
01.2021 - 05.2023
General Laborer
Sunset Sleepers
02.2019 - 03.2020
General Laborer
Progress Powder Coatings
01.2017 - 01.2018
Certificate II Auto Servicing Technology -
Chisholm Institute
Year 9
NarreWarren Learning Community Centre.
No Degree - Years 7&8
Fountain Gate Secondary College
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