Thomas Hutchinson
Blackfalds,AB
Summary
Adept at concrete finishing and promoting worksite safety, My expertise in float finishing and problem-solving abilities led to consistently high-quality finishes, meeting client expectations and reducing material wastage. Demonstrated reliability and multitasking abilities ensured timely project completions, contributing to a positive safety culture and increased client satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Cen Con Concrete
05.2006 - Current
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully completing various types of concrete projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Minimized downtime during projects by properly maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery essential for efficient execution of tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Adapted quickly to changing job site requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising quality or exceeding deadlines in completing assigned tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing time and resources for various concrete finishing tasks.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Supported overall project success through expert knowledge of curing times, weather conditions, and other variables affecting final results in the concrete finishing process.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence in the field through consistent delivery of high-quality finished surfaces that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with team members and supervisors on project progress.
- Served as a reliable resource for team members and supervisors alike when it came to understanding the nuances of concrete finishing, ensuring all decisions were made with optimal results in mind.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns and providing high-quality finished surfaces.
- Achieved smooth finishes by operating power vibrator to compact concrete.
- Repaired damaged items using different chemicals and tools.
- Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Set concrete forms, ensuring alignments and depths for optimal structural integrity.
- Drove the company truck monday to Friday putting over 300 thousand kms on that truck
Well Tester
Central Production Testing
04.2004 - 12.2004
- Contributed to safety initiative and promoted positive safety culture.
- Completed daily reports inputting data into production software.
- Directed and monitored completion and evaluation of wells, well testing or well surveys.
Education
Grade 10 -
Jaws
Lac La BicheSkills
- Concrete finishing
- Worksite safety
- Power Tool Operation
- Commercial construction experience
- Power trowel
- Site preparation
- Decision-Making
- Basic Mathematics
- Equipment Inspection
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Csts
Fall protection exp mar 21 2026
Standard first aid (csa intermediate) level C CPR and AED exp mar 15 2025
Class 5 drivers with Q endorsement
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Cen Con Concrete
05.2006 - Current
Well Tester
Central Production Testing
04.2004 - 12.2004
Grade 10 -
Jaws
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