Patrick Akauola
9 Cleavue Street Geebung, Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Hardworking Concrete Laborer/finisher with hands-on experience preparing and laying concrete materials. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, applying finishing techniques and leveling surfaces. Detailed and organized individual possessing deep knowledge of excavators and spreading and smoothing tool operations. Skilled individual successful at working various shifts and willing to go above and beyond required tasks to support team needs. Superior work ethic, physical fitness and dependability. Experienced Concreter, well-trained in safely using concrete tools and equipment. Knowledgeable craftsman with career history of commitment to hard work. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Concreter position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Laborer
Regal Concreting and Construction
Brisbane, Queensland
02.2020 - 11.2023
- Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, wheelbarrows., across job sites safely.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
- Inspect finished product for quality assurance purposes before allowing customer access.
- Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
- Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment used during construction process.
- Measure and mark designated areas where new slabs are going to be placed.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for finishing to reduce holes and cracks.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Planned work based on verbal instructions, blueprints and written specifications.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
- Upheld requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
- Troubleshot equipment issues and determined best courses of action for repairs.
Education
High School Completion Certificate -
Wavell State High School
Brisbane, QLD11-2014
Skills
- Protective Gear
- Finishing Techniques
- Personal Protective Equipment`
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Concrete Mixing
- Sealing
- Planning and Scheduling
- Forklift Certification
- Power Tool Operation
- Excavators ticket
- Forklift Operation
- Supply Management
- Foundation Construction
- Project Estimation
- Site Preparation
- Supply Coordination
- Training and Mentoring
- Safety Protocols
Affiliations
Great leadership
Works well with people
Hardworking and motivated Father of two
Determined with a focused goal to achieve the best for our company
Certification
- Forklift ticket
- Full valid drivers license
- Certificate 3 in Landscaping Construction
- RIMP0320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations (14/07/2020
- RIMP0321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front and loader operations (16/07/2020)
- RIMP0317F Conduct roller operations (08/07/2020)
- RIMP0318F Conduct construction skid steer loader operations (17/08/2020)
References
- Samuel Davey (owner of Regal concreting & construction) 0422430591
- Greg Maveni (owner of Regal concreting & construction) 0422760475
- Roddee Sellars (former team leader 2 years) 0475305474
Timeline
Concrete Laborer
Regal Concreting and Construction
02.2020 - 11.2023
High School Completion Certificate -
Wavell State High School
- Forklift ticket
- Full valid drivers license
- Certificate 3 in Landscaping Construction
- RIMP0320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations (14/07/2020
- RIMP0321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front and loader operations (16/07/2020)
- RIMP0317F Conduct roller operations (08/07/2020)
- RIMP0318F Conduct construction skid steer loader operations (17/08/2020)
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