Kevin Dilks

*** *** *** **, ******* IA *****

(C) 515-***-**** (E) ad07z3@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Skilled Laborer who thrives independently or as a team member. Proactive in creating a safe and productive environment.

Physically fit Laborer effective at completing difficult projects and tasks on schedule. Consistently follows through with all orders and instructions. Works well in a team setting.

Detail-oriented laborer who thrives in project management roles. Extensively trained in construction trades, carpentry and landscaping.

Hardworking Worker who is dependable and reliable. Motivated to get along well with others and exceed expectations.

Construction Laborer familiar with resource allocation and production methods.

Dependable and hardworking with more than 20 years in the construction industry. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and works to complete projects quickly and efficiently.

Skills

Carpentry expertise

Plumbing

Accurate measurements and estimates

Friendly and hardworking

Residential construction

Roof construction

Leadership

Excellent driving record

Experience

05/1995 - Current Kevin’s Handyman Services - Altoona, Iowa

Installed and repaired roofs, flashings and surfaces.

Removed old roofing materials in an efficient manner.

Completed indoor and outdoor residential and commercial construction

projects.

Swept and cleaned roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.

Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saws and tile

cutters.

Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.

Hoisted tar and roofing materials onto roofs.

06/2001 - 06/2006 Leakproof Roofing - Mitchellville, IA

Roofer and Laborer

Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of

overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.

Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in

overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.

Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to make them

watertight.

Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.

Cleaned and maintained roofing systems.

Repaired and replaced all types of roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing

and base materials.

Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.

02/1999 - 08/2001 Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, IA

Environmental Services and Medical Imaging Attendant

Transportation of patients.

Requires friendly interaction with people.

Working in a professional and timely manner.

01/1997 - 01/1999 G. L. & J. Inc. - Des Moines, IA

Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance.

Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice.

Completed purchases with cash, credit, and debit payment methods.

Trained all new sales employees on effective techniques.

Answered incoming telephone calls with professional and knowledgeable

responses.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of customer buying habits.

01/1995 -01/1997 Krause Gentle Corporation - West Des Moines, IA

Assistant Manager / Retail Clerk

Delivered excellent customer service by greeting and assisting each

customer.

Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints.

Opened a new store location and assisted in recruiting and training new staff.

Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received.

Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and

reconciling cash receipts.

Completed weekly schedules according to payroll policies.

Maintained daily record of all transactions.

Wrote order supply requests to replenish merchandise.

Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service.

01/1993 - 01/1995 Kudrna Inc. - Des Moines, IA

Retail Clerk

Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance.

Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice.

Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods.

Worked flexible schedule to accommodate changing customer levels.

Answered incoming telephone calls with professional and knowledgeable

responses.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of customer buying habits.

01/1993 - 01/1995 Sanny Homes Inc. - Des Moines, IA

Handyman Helper

Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades.

Extensively trained in plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine

servicing and installation.

Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases of rough and finish carpentry.

Cleaned all construction areas to avoid hazards.

Installed and repaired roofs, flashings and surfaces.

Mixed mortar, plaster and grout according to standard formulas.

Removed old roofing materials in an efficient manner.

Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and hauling.

Completed indoor and outdoor residential and commercial construction projects.

Used grouting trowels to apply grout between joints of bricks and tiles.

Continually cleaned work areas and equipment.

Swept and cleaned roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.

Arranged and stored materials, machines, tools and equipment.

Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saws and tile cutters.

Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.

Hoisted roofing materials onto roofs.

Painted walls, exteriors and interiors of buildings and furniture using brushes, rollers and spray guns.

01/1988 - 01/1991 Guy L. Roberts - Des Moines, IA

Apartment Maintenance

Painted walls, exteriors and interiors of buildings and furniture using

brushes, rollers.

Worked with tools such as pruning saws, hedge and brush trimmers and

axes.

Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.

Continually cleaned work areas and equipment.

Interaction with public.

Maintenance of occupied and empty apartments.

01/1986 - 01/1988 Pointe Resort - Phoenix, Arizona

Resort Engineer

Completed indoor and outdoor residential and commercial construction

projects.

Maintaining and repair of resort rooms and property.

01/1980 - 01/1986 American Can Co. - Des Moines, IA

Machine Operator

Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.

Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and modifications when necessary.

Performed and submitted first piece for inspection.

Inserted and positioned materials and clamped, spliced and fitted parts using hand and power tools.

Improved knowledge and productivity through continuous education and learning from foreman and senior assemblers.

Completed and entered quality records, scrap reports and machine logs in a timely manner.

Reviewed and verified all work was in compliance with sales orders and customer requirements.

Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.

Determine materials, tools and equipment needed for product orders.

Education and Training

1979 North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School - New Sharon, IA, USA

High School Diploma: All

High school diploma

Interests

Boating

Watching Sports

Landscaping

Grandchildren

Gardening

Fishing

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