Blake Canady
Kokomo
Summary
Dedicated general laborer with extensive experience in team collaboration and problem-solving. Skilled in executing installations while ensuring safety compliance and quality standards, contributing to successful project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
All Round General Laborer
Self-employeed
Kokomo
02.2024 - Current
- Set up ladders for roofing jobs or similar work requiring elevated access points.
- Assembled scaffolding for painting projects or other construction activities.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment for efficiency and safety.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials from job sites.
- Performed various manual tasks for residential and commercial projects.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Firemain installer
McCreary Concrete Products
Tipton
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Installed concrete products according to project specifications and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of installation projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Conducted quality checks during installations to meet company standards.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding installation timelines and project details.
- Replaced defective hardware components when needed.
- Followed building standards and codes during unit installations.
- Performed troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve system issues.
- Read and comprehended technical documentation, checked measurements and reviewed site conditions to facilitate installation.
Lead Fence Installer
Hendershot Fence
Kokomo
02.2013 - 03.2022
- Installed various types of fencing including wood, vinyl, and chain-link.
- Operated tools and machinery for precise fence installation.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on-site.
- Trained new installers on safety procedures and installation techniques.
- Assessed job sites for layout and material requirements before installation.
- Lifted and positioned prefabricated fence panels into place with hoisting equipment or manually.
- Organized job sites prior to beginning work by removing debris or hazardous items as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations and safety standards during installation.
- Tracked inventory levels of supplies needed for upcoming jobs or current projects.
- Assessed job sites to determine materials and labor needed for fence installation projects.
- Communicated with customers regularly to provide updates on job progress or answer questions.
- Inspected completed jobs to ensure quality standards were met according to customer specifications.
- Repaired existing fences using appropriate tools and materials as necessary.
- Measured, cut, and installed various types of fencing materials such as metal, wood, vinyl, and chain link.
- Operated disc grinder to smooth out, weld or grind parts.
- Used measuring and marking equipment to measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment.
- Positioned and clamped work pieces together to assemble jig fixtures.
- Created postholes with appropriate equipment, including spades and posthole diggers and backfilled holes with dirt or concrete to secure fencing.
- Removed materials and tools and cleaned up job site after project completion.
- Loaded fencing materials and tools onto trucks for transport to job site.
- Used spades and augers to dig fence post holes.
- Measured and aligned posts using levels and bobs to verify alignment and achieve professional finished looks.
- Marked and laid out fence lines and pole locations in accordance with work order and project specifications.
- Stretch wire and wire mesh between posts.
- Verified location of water lines and utilities with local officials prior to commencing digging.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kokomo High School
Kokomo, IN05-2004
Skills
- Attenti
- Installation techniques
- Tool operation
- Material handling
- Fencing design
- Hand tools proficiency
- Fence installation expertise
- Fence repair
- Heavy lifting
- Constructing wood fences
- Privacy fence construction
- Vinyl fence assembly
Timeline
Firemain installer
McCreary Concrete Products
09.2024 - 12.2024
All Round General Laborer
Self-employeed
02.2024 - Current
Lead Fence Installer
Hendershot Fence
02.2013 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Kokomo High School