Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Blake Rafuse

Meagher Grant ,N/S

Summary

Experienced construction professional with strong track record of leading teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget. Skilled in site supervision, safety compliance, and resource management. Known for adapting to dynamic work environments. Reliable and focused on delivering high-quality results in every task.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forman

Dexter Construction Company
03.2022 - Current
  • Experienced on ground work, such as pipe work, gravel grading for parking lots and roads to help construct commerical buildings.
  • Experienced on using a rovers to mark out building pads/ foundations to grade for plumbing and concrete.
  • Have been on mass projects such as bella rose park and mount hope where blasting, pipe and construction crews come together to complete a job with in a timely manner .
  • Experience in working on clay and rock projects.
  • Assisted in coordinating daily project activities and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Learned safety protocols and proper use of tools to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote efficiency and safety.
  • Adapted quickly to changing priorities, demonstrating flexibility in task management.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Observed skilled tradespeople to develop understanding of construction processes and techniques.

Excavator Operator

Dexter Construction Company
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Operated heavy excavators to execute precise digging and grading tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate excavation projects and timelines.

Education

Heavy Civil Program

Dexter Institute
Bedford, NS
06-2020

High School Diploma -

Eastern Shore District High Scool
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
02-2019

Skills

  • Crew leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Effective communication
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Workplace safety
  • Equipment operation
  • Job planning
  • Employee training

Certification

-Field leader ship training

-Insight to impact- leader ship development for construction managers

-First aid

-Loader competency

- Excavator competency

-skidsteer competency

-Rigging

- Fall protection


Timeline

Forman

Dexter Construction Company
03.2022 - Current

Excavator Operator

Dexter Construction Company
06.2020 - 03.2022

Heavy Civil Program

Dexter Institute

High School Diploma -

Eastern Shore District High Scool
Blake Rafuse