Steely-Jai Buckman
Cooran,QLD
Summary
Hardworking Concrete Laborer known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete with precision, understanding of formwork construction, and ability to operate machinery safely. Excel in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure projects meet specifications and timelines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Laborer/Forme Builder
Whitmee Enterprises
Sunshine Coast, QLD
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for finishing to reduce holes and cracks.
- Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
- Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Cut expansion joints into newly laid concrete as needed.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
Painter Laborer
Evans Painting
Sunshine Coast, QLD
08.2018 - 10.2022
- Applied primer on walls and ceilings prior to painting.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Followed instructions given by supervisor regarding specific tasks that need to be performed.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Cleaned up job site after work completion.
- Installed drop cloths around furniture and fixtures prior to starting work.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
Brick Laborer
Coastal Masonry
Sunshine Coast, QLD
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Measured and cut bricks using a saw or hammer and chisel.
- Removed excess materials and smoothed surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
- Assisted with the installation of brick walls.
- Applied and smoothed mortar or other mixtures over work surface.
- Provided assistance with loading and unloading materials onto trucks.
- Responsible for daily upkeep of tools used in bricklaying activities.
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
- Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
- Mixed mortar according to specific instructions.
- Supported masonry workers by providing necessary supplies as requested.
- Performed minor maintenance on tools used in bricklaying activities.
- Stacked materials at job sites in an organized manner.
- Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
- Protected finished surfaces from damage during construction process.
- Cleaned up debris from job site after completion of project.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Landscape Laborer
Clean Cut Horticulture
Sunshine Coast, QLD
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Eliminated undesirable weeds and pests by physically removing problems or applying chemicals.
- Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees, and grass.
- Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides following safety procedures.
- Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools.
Education
Working At Heights Certificate
Sunshine Coast
01-2023
Certificate 2 in Skills For Work
Noosa Community Training Centre
Noosa01-2019
Certificate 3 Hospitality
Noosa Community Training Centre
01-2019
High School Diploma -
Noosa High
CooroyWhite Card
Noosa
Skills
- Scaffold building
- Concrete formwork
- Protective gear
- Form setting
- Concrete mixing
- Site preparation
- Joint sealing
- Concrete cutting
- Edging and grooving
- Demolition work
- Concrete finishing
- Hand tool proficiency
- Rebar installation
- Scaffolding management
Timeline
Concrete Laborer/Forme Builder
Whitmee Enterprises
08.2022 - 11.2024
Brick Laborer
Coastal Masonry
04.2021 - 05.2022
Landscape Laborer
Clean Cut Horticulture
07.2019 - 04.2021
Painter Laborer
Evans Painting
08.2018 - 10.2022
Working At Heights Certificate
Sunshine Coast
Certificate 2 in Skills For Work
Noosa Community Training Centre
Certificate 3 Hospitality
Noosa Community Training Centre
High School Diploma -
Noosa High
White Card
Noosa
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