Joseph Squires
Denham Springs
Summary
Possess reliable and hardworking nature, ideal for supporting construction projects. Knowledge of construction site safety and basic tool handling. Committed to contributing to efficient and successful project completions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Perfomance Contractors
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2024 - 06.2026
- Assisted in training new workers on proper finishing methods and safety practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall efficiency of finishing operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Adapted quickly to changing job site requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising quality or exceeding deadlines in completing assigned tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Monitored concrete as it was poured, spread, and leveled, adjusting work for weather conditions.
- Maintained safe work environments, adhering strictly to safety protocols and using personal protective equipment.
- Achieved smooth finishes by operating power vibrator to compact concrete.
- Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
- Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
Journeyman Civil and Form Carpenter
Group Contractors
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Contributed to timely project completion by efficiently managing workloads and prioritizing tasks based on deadlines.
- Ensured structural integrity by skillfully constructing formwork systems for various types of concrete installations.
- Streamlined formwork assembly process for quicker completion of concrete structures.
- Achieved consistent positive feedback from supervisors for strong work ethic, dedication, and reliability under pressure situations.
- Reduced material waste with precise measurements and cutting techniques, optimizing resource usage.
- Upheld high-quality finishes on concrete surfaces through meticulous placement, leveling, and smoothing techniques during formwork installation.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand dimensions and design of form structure.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Operated hand tools and machinery safely while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Laid out foundations accurately using measuring tapes and levels prior to beginning reinforcing work.
- Assisted in pouring concrete, ensuring proper coverage around rebar for optimal reinforcement.
- Applied epoxy coatings to protect reinforcing steel bars from corrosion, extending their lifespan in use.
- Enhanced concrete reinforcement quality with precise bending and shaping of rebar according to blueprints.
Concrete Finisher
Zachary Construction
Port Sulphur, LA
11.2017 - 04.2022
- Prepared surfaces for concrete placement by leveling and grading materials.
- Applied finishing techniques to ensure smooth, durable surfaces.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines.
- Operated hand and power tools safely while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Monitored quality of concrete work to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
- Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring optimal performance for tasks at hand.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
Journeyman Civil and Form Carpenter
Cajun Industries LLC.
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2013 - 11.2017
- Constructed and installed formwork for concrete structures ensuring structural integrity.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment to execute precise carpentry tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain high safety standards on job sites.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide project execution effectively.
- Assisted in training junior carpenters on best practices and safety protocols.
- Interpreted blueprints to accurately cut and bend rebar for structural reinforcement.
- Assisted in mixing and pouring cement, adhering to safety protocols and standards.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
Civil Carpenter Helper
River Parish Contractors
Reserve, LA
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand dimensions and design of form structure.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Assisted in site preparation and material handling for construction projects.
- Operated tools and machinery safely, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
Education
No Degree - Computer Science
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Concrete finishing
- Worksite safety
- Float finishing
- Bull floats
- Heavy equipment operation
- Layout and leveling
- Rebar installation
- Power tool operation
- Dedicated work ethic
- Critical thinking
- OSHA compliance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Perfomance Contractors
02.2024 - 06.2026
Journeyman Civil and Form Carpenter
Group Contractors
04.2022 - 02.2024
Concrete Finisher
Zachary Construction
11.2017 - 04.2022
Journeyman Civil and Form Carpenter
Cajun Industries LLC.
06.2013 - 11.2017
Civil Carpenter Helper
River Parish Contractors
08.2009 - 06.2013
No Degree - Computer Science
Southern University And A&M College