Derrick Mccorriston

Work History

Dechant Construction

High Level, AB

Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
Installed water, sewer and storm drain systems
Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
Followed written instructions, schematics and blueprints to lay out pipe in correct arrangements.

K&L Tire

Grimshaw, AB

Performed tire rotations, mounts and balancing on vehicles.
Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.

Various Jobs (over many years)

Peace River, AB

Learned project dimensions and form design by effective blueprint reading.
Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
Worked regularly at advanced heights and followed all OSHA safety protocols and procedures for fall prevention.
Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
Installed windows, flooring or trim using hand or power tools.
Completed custom woodwork for customers based on specifications.
Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.