Shane Rowley
Bathurst,Australia
Summary
Detail-oriented Bricklayer delivering consistent quality across varying crews and worksites. Researched and implemented new methods for tasks such as color matching mortar, [Action], and [Action], ultimately allowing company to reduce project costs and expand business opportunities with specialty contracts. Introduced apprentices to training on most aspects of construction, including laying, [Action], and [Action], promoting increased cross-functional competency and minimal downtime during occasional worker shortages. Skilled team player with strong background in [Type] environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Hardworking [Job Title] focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success. Skilled [Job Title] with excellent skills and in-depth experience in masonry work. Proficient in working with structural and specialty applications. Understands unique needs of different environments and works effectively with diverse customers.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Bricklayer
Shane Rowley
Bathurst, Nsw
01.1996 - 01.2022
- Prepared mortar for bricklaying using gas and electric mixers.
- Interpreted blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and calculate materials required.
- Mixed cement, sand, and water to produce concrete and grout.
- Tracked repair and replacement costs for materials and tools to set budget and assess ways to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings to understand specifications and estimate required materials to complete work with proper care and skill.
- Completed accurate distance measurements and marked clear guidelines to effectively lay out work.
- Used hand tools and power saws to break materials to correct size and shape for current needs.
- Removed excess mortar and finished joints with tools to achieve professionally sealed and uniform end result.
- Examined existing masonry work to assess damages and develop repair plans.
- Worked with clamps and anchoring attachments to fasten brick facades to building structures for safety and durability.
- Built clean, professional corners with well-placed guides.
- Guided stone onto foundations using skids, hoists, and truck cranes.
- Used brushes and scrapers to remove scale, dust, and soot from work surface areas.
- Supervised worker training to increase adaptability across job functions.
Concrete Laborer
Jim Nagy
Bathurst, Nsw
03.1990 - 12.1990
- Excavated, backfilled, and cleared bushes and trees to prepare sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and supplies to distribute across worksite.
- Operated stone cutters, backhoes, and construction vehicles in alignment with safety protocols.
- Created the necessary smooth or rough finish with tools such as trowels and brooms.
- Built and set forms to give the concrete the specified pitch, depth and alignment.
- Repaired damaged concrete by cutting out the problem areas and inserting reinforcing rods.
- Spread, leveled, and smoothed concrete using rakes, shovels, and power trowels.
- Used edging tools and jointers to mold expansion edges and joints.
- Compacted concrete with use of power vibrator.
- Worked quickly to direct the driver and position chutes to direct concrete into forms.
- Directed traffic to maintain safe working conditions and reduce hazards.
- Communicated with site supervisors and team members to complete projects on schedule.
Education
Left school -
Kelso high school
Skills
- Motivation
- Customer relations
- Organization
- Planning
- Bricklaying
- Excavator operator
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Bricklayer
Shane Rowley
01.1996 - 01.2022
Concrete Laborer
Jim Nagy
03.1990 - 12.1990
Left school -
Kelso high school