Richard Nelson DeMerchant
Bradford,ON
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Star Tech Renovations
Innisfil, Ontario
07.2012 - 09.2024
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
- Repaired damaged structures by replacing broken boards or shingles.
- Removed debris from construction sites and disposed of it properly.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as painting walls or installing insulation.
- Installed drywall panels or tiles on walls or ceilings according to specifications.
- Constructed formwork for concrete pours according to plans provided by supervisors.
- Cut lumber into specified sizes using saws or other woodworking tools.
- Assembled prefabricated components such as windows, doors, and trusses according to instructions.
- Inspected completed projects for accuracy before handing them over to the client.
- Followed blueprints closely when constructing frames for new buildings.
- Laid down asphalt paving material on driveways and sidewalks.
- Sealed joints between sections of precast concrete structures with waterproof sealant.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Participated in company training sessions to improve skills and boost process knowledge.
- Reported safety violations to supervisor to reduce risks and accidents.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Toronto Secondary
Toronto, ON07-1981
Skills
- Equipment management
- Regulations Compliance
- Project Management
- Concrete mixing
- HVAC Systems
- Window Installation
- Problem-Solving
- Plumbing
- Job site preparation
- Safety protocol
- Fence building
- Drywall Installation
- Hand and power tools
- Plumbing basics
- Janitorial tasks
- Hand tools operation
- Flooring Installation
- Heavy Lifting
- Organization
- Asphalt Paving
- Basic Carpentry
- Construction management
Timeline
General Laborer
Star Tech Renovations
07.2012 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
West Toronto Secondary