Kris Rova
Sydney
Summary
Skilled in all aspects of concrete work, including pouring, finishing, and repairing concrete surfaces. Successfully operated various power tools and machinery to complete tasks such as cutting, grinding, and leveling concrete, contributing to the overall quality of construction projects. Maintained equipment through regular checks and repairs, ensuring optimal performance during operations. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members while managing time efficiently to meet project deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Laborer
Zenith Workforce
01.2021 - Current
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Pour and finish concrete slabs.
- Concrete repair works/patching/grinding/scarifying
- Concrete cutting
- Ardit floor levelling
- Place and tie Rio
Concrete Finisher
Alente Concrete
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
- Sprayed curing compound on newly finished surfaces as needed.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies such as bags of cement onto trucks or wheelbarrows.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on equipment used during job such as wheelbarrows, shovels.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
- Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
Concrete Finisher
BKH
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Sprayed curing compound on newly finished surfaces as needed.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
- Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
- Provided assistance in completing projects within deadlines set by supervisor and client.
- Ensured that proper grades were maintained throughout the project for drainage purposes.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
Concrete Finisher
De Martin & Gasparini
02.2011 - 03.2016
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Finished surfaces by hand-troweling or machine-troweling for a smooth finish.
- Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
- Sprayed curing compound on newly finished surfaces as needed.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies such as bags of cement onto trucks or wheelbarrows.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
- Cleaned work area at end of each shift removing debris, unused material.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding job requirements such as depth and width measurements.
- Repaired damaged areas of existing concrete structures using appropriate materials.
- Provided assistance in completing projects within deadlines set by supervisor and client.
- Ensured that proper grades were maintained throughout the project for drainage purposes.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Removed rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder, or chisel and hammer.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Used various chemicals and tools to repair damaged items.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
Skills
- Concrete pouring
- Concrete finishing
- Concrete repair
- Reinforcement placement
- Power tool operation
- Foundation preparation
- Surface leveling
- Quality assurance
- Project collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Edging and grooving
- Heavy equipment operation
- Personal protective equipment
- Hand tool proficiency
- Staining and coloring
- Concrete stamping
- Finishing techniques
- Forklift certification
- Leveling and grading
- Waterproofing
- Slab pouring
- Concrete curing
- Demolition work
- Concrete cutting
- Physical strength
- Residential construction
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Concrete Laborer
Zenith Workforce
01.2021 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Alente Concrete
05.2017 - 12.2019
Concrete Finisher
BKH
01.2016 - 04.2017
Concrete Finisher
De Martin & Gasparini
02.2011 - 03.2016