Shaun Weir
Wesburn,VIC
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and excellent leadership and teamwork abilities. Capable of working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills. Highly motivated and ready to further my skills in a new team and make a positive impact.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Specialised Slate roofer
Weir Slate Roofing
Melbourne , Victoria
01.2022 - Current
- Inspected roofs for damage and assessed repair needs.
- Installed roofing materials according to safety standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with clients to determine project requirements and preferences.
- Managed inventory of roofing supplies and ordered necessary materials.
- Developed cost estimates for roofing services, negotiated prices with vendors, and managed contracts.
- Installed various types of roofing materials such as slate, tile, corrugated roofing sheets.
- Assisted in the installation of insulation, flashing, gutters, skylights, vents and other components related to roof construction.
- Utilized specialized tools such as power drills, saws and nail guns when installing new roofs or performing repairs.
- Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Labourer
Elite Civil Construction
Melbourne , Victoria
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted in the installation of concrete footpaths, driveways and roadways according to plans.
- Loaded and unloaded materials efficiently to support daily construction activities.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and material needs.
- Constructed sidewalks, curbs, gutters, retaining walls and other structures.
- Excavated trenches for utility lines, foundations, and footings.
- Installed formwork for concrete slabs and foundations.
- Repaired damaged pavement using a variety of methods including patching and resurfacing techniques.
- Assisted in the installation of underground drainage systems.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Continually developed job skills and improved overall knowledge by attending training courses.
- Followed plans and specifications for accurate project execution.
Owner/Specialised Slate roofer
Weir Slate Roofing
, Victoria
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Please see above for job skills
Labourer
Brennan Contracting
, Victoria
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Operated chainsaws and chippers for tree removal and maintenance tasks.
- Utilized aerial lift equipment for high-risk tree pruning activities.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe work practices on-site.
- Removed dead, damaged or diseased limbs from trees with hand saws and power saws.
- Performed stump grinding operations with heavy-duty machinery such as chippers and grinders.
- Coordinated with utility companies to address tree-related concerns near power lines.
Education
Roofing
Tafe
Melbourne01-2000
Roofing Apprenticeship
Paragon Slate Roofing
Melbourne, VIC01-2000
Skills
- Inspection techniques
- Framing construction
- Concrete laying
- Concrete construction
- Roof installation
- Material procurement
- Cost estimation
- Project blueprint analysis
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Power tool operation
- Scaffolding construction
- Site preparation
- Physical stamina
- Basic carpentry
Certification
- Medium Rigid Licence
- EWP ticket
- Skid steer ticket
- Excavator ticket
- Working at heights ticket
- White Card
References
Lee Weir
Concreter/Labourer
Hully
0430 718 950
Mick Brennan
Owner
Brennan Contracting
0417 350 515
Timeline
Owner/Specialised Slate roofer
Weir Slate Roofing
01.2022 - Current
Labourer
Elite Civil Construction
01.2019 - 01.2022
Labourer
Brennan Contracting
01.2009 - 01.2011
Owner/Specialised Slate roofer
Weir Slate Roofing
01.2007 - 01.2019
Roofing
Tafe
Roofing Apprenticeship
Paragon Slate Roofing