Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certifications And Safety Training
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Richard Ochan

Kitchener,Canada

Summary

Dynamic concrete professional with extensive experience at MCL Concrete Ltd, excelling in quality workmanship and project Proven leadership and strong work ethic ensure successful execution of complex concrete projects. Skilled in operating machinery and reading detailed plans, dedicated to delivering exceptional results while maintaining safety and customer satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

CONCRETE FINISHER

MCL CONCRETE LTD
Milton, Ontario
06.2024 - 12.2025
  • Planned work based on verbal instructions, blueprints, and written specifications.
  • Measure and Excavate the designated areas where new slabs are going to be placed.
  • Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
  • Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
  • Level ground and gravel prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
  • Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
  • Use shovels ,rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
  • smooth out freshly poured concrete with Bull float, Fresno Trowel, Hand float, Trowel Finish
  • Produced concrete brooms finish, Expose finish, Stamp Finish.
  • Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
  • Conducted site cleanup after concrete pouring and finishing activities.
  • Operate Concrete saws to cut joints into hardened concrete surfaces to prevent Cracks
  • Inspect finished product for quality assurance purposes before allowing customer access.
  • Finished concrete surfaces to ensure smooth and even textures.

OWNER & CONCRETE CONTRACTOR

Rich Concrete
Kitchener, Canada
12.2023 - 12.2023
  • Manage daily business operations and coordinate residential and commercial concrete projects
  • Excavate, form, pour, and finish concrete for driveways, walkways, patios, and steps
  • Operate machinery including skid-steers, plate tampers, and saws
  • Ensure job site safety, quality control, and customer satisfaction
  • Estimate material costs and provide accurate project quotes

CONCRETE SKILLS LABOUR

ICONIC CONCRETE INC
Milton, Canada
06.2022 - 12.2022

Residential homes and commercial buildings

  • Set and aligned lumber forms for foundations, slabs, sidewalks, curbs, parking areas
  • Form city curb and walkway using steel form and one by lumber.
  • Spread 3–4 inches of gravel crushed stone
  • Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
  • Installed and secured rebar and wire mesh reinforcement
  • Ensure a slight slope away from structures for drainage
  • Poured the concrete spread, screeded, and finished concrete to required grade and slope
  • Operated various tools such as Bull float, Finish trowels and power screeds for concrete application.
  • Run a concrete broom finish, Expose Aggregate and Stamp Finish.
  • install safety caution tape and clean up the job site.

CONCRETE SKILL LABOUR

ACE CONCRETE INC
Kitchener, Canada
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Prepared and formed concrete slabs for driveways, patios, walkways, and steps
  • Poured and finished concrete, ensuring smooth and level surfaces
  • Performed grading, gravel packing, and finishing operations
  • Stripped forms, and clean the job site cut control joints, and ensured proper drainage and curing

Education

Automotive Technician Diploma -

Mohawk College
01.2018

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Dependable team player
  • Leadership experience
  • Quick learner
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Skilled in reading detailed plans
  • Skilled in following instructions
  • Experienced in operating machinery
  • Experienced in performing physical labour
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Punctual
  • Self-motivated
  • Dedicated to quality workmanship

Certifications And Safety Training

Canadian Red Cross – First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Completed, 2024

Whmis certificate, Work at Height Certificate complete 2026

Timeline

CONCRETE FINISHER

MCL CONCRETE LTD
06.2024 - 12.2025

OWNER & CONCRETE CONTRACTOR

Rich Concrete
12.2023 - 12.2023

CONCRETE SKILLS LABOUR

ICONIC CONCRETE INC
06.2022 - 12.2022

CONCRETE SKILL LABOUR

ACE CONCRETE INC
06.2020 - 01.2022

Automotive Technician Diploma -

Mohawk College
Richard Ochan