Riley Lam
Construction Worker
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
I am a hardworking well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. A fair knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines. I am 17 years of age, and I am focused and passionate about obtaining a Career / apprenticeship. I would like to be a trades man this has been a long-term goal of mine.
I have been working full time for the past 12 months and I’m very enthusiastic about the current job, I have told my current employer my goal is to find an apprenticeship and unfortunately, he is not in a position to give me that opportunity at the moment.
I am punctual and enjoy working for my current employer, however now it’s time for me try to achieve my goal and find a Career / apprenticeship.
I would ask that you consider my application, I’m sure you would not be disappointed with my will to learn, my attitude towards working and overall skills I’ve learnt this far in my working life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Worker
Rijak Constructions
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Completed general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and plumbing installations and repairs.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Used trowels and floats to smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete.
- Controlled traffic to protect work site integrity, crew safety and general public welfare.
- Signaled operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
Sheet Metal Duct Installer
MT Mechanical Installations
Brisbane, QLD
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Installed metal ducts in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Measured, cut, shaped, and connected sheet metal ducts to form complete systems.
- Inspected installed systems for conformance to job specifications.
- Adjusted system components for proper fit and function.
- Tested systems for airtightness using gauges or other instruments.
- Applied sealants to joints and seams of the system as necessary.
- Connected exhaust hoods, fans, dampers, and other accessories as required.
- Drilled holes in ductwork for mounting supports and hangers.
- Secured ductwork with screws or rivets at designated points along its length.
- Mounted grilles and diffusers into walls or ceilings as needed.
- Set up ladders or scaffolding when working at heights above ground level.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during installation process.
- Cleaned work area upon completion of each job assignment.
- Assisted with loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto jobsite location.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used during installation process.
- Communicated effectively with team members throughout job assignments.
- Provided assistance to coworkers who requested help with complex tasks related to sheet metal duct installation.
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
- Prepared metals for industrial processes by cleaning, degreasing and removing impurities from raw materials.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
- Performed finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Varsity College
Varsity Lakes, QLD10.2022
Skills
- Construction Trade Expertise
- Team Collaboration
- Site Preparation
- Equipment Operation
- Scaffold Building
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Team-Oriented and Dependable
- Traffic Routing
- Power Tool Operation
- Demolition
- Safety and Compliance
- Flooring Installation
- Materials Loading
- Construction
- Worksite Safety
- Blueprint Reading
- Framing
- OSHA
- Equipment Maintenance
- Worksite Preparation
- Material Transport
Certification
- Completed white card Training - 2022
Timeline
Construction Worker
Rijak Constructions
01.2023 - Current
Sheet Metal Duct Installer
MT Mechanical Installations
10.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Varsity College
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