Joel Rickert
Cambridge,Ontario
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
JBR Masonry
11.2018 - 09.2023
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Determined masonry project materials' quantities and costs.
- Interpreted project blueprints or specifications to obtain information for masonry projects.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, plans, or drawings to correctly lay blocks or bricks according to job or client specifications.
- Operated heavy equipment such as forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials.
Mason Journeyman
Gosse Masonry
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
- Used rakes and shovels to spread, level and smooth concrete.
- Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
- Operated drills, paving breakers, and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
- Performed building foundation layout with proper use of measuring tools.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, plans, or drawings to correctly lay blocks or bricks according to job or client specifications.
- Determined masonry project materials' quantities and costs.
- Demonstrated accurate measurement, calculation and project layout skills.
- Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
Cabinetmaker and Installer
Lantz Construction
11.2014 - 10.2017
- Visited residential and commercial locations to remodel facilities or put in new cabinetry and millwork.
- Contributed to team success and customer satisfaction by working quickly and helping team members.
- Maintained neat, clean and hazard-free sites.
- Checked work for compliance with quality standards.
Journeyman Bricklayer
Advanced Masonry
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
- Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
- Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, plans, or drawings to correctly lay blocks or bricks according to job or client specifications.
Concrete Formsetter
GJR Construction
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
Tire and Lube Technician
Firestone Complete Auto
06.2007 - 09.2010
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
Education
MEWP Certified •WAH Certification•WHIMIS - Rough Terrain Forklift Operator Certification
Construction Safety Training
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Operations Management
- Marketing Strategy Development
- Business Planning
- Quality Controls
- Worksite Safety
- Maintaining Equipment
- Project Documentation
- Quality Assurance
- Policies and Procedures Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Driven and Determined
Timeline
Owner/Operator
JBR Masonry
11.2018 - 09.2023
Mason Journeyman
Gosse Masonry
10.2017 - 11.2018
Cabinetmaker and Installer
Lantz Construction
11.2014 - 10.2017
Journeyman Bricklayer
Advanced Masonry
11.2012 - 11.2014
Concrete Formsetter
GJR Construction
10.2010 - 10.2012
Tire and Lube Technician
Firestone Complete Auto
06.2007 - 09.2010
MEWP Certified •WAH Certification•WHIMIS - Rough Terrain Forklift Operator Certification
Construction Safety Training