Brian Pleasant
Lake Station, IN
adu60d@r.postjobfree.com
Experience:
Union Laborer Local 81 International Laborers Union Valparaiso, IN 1998-present
Bridge/building demolition
Blast furnace/demolition and rebuild
Concrete highway and bridge work
Oil and gas pipeline work
Foreman
Laborer
Job Steward Enbridge Gas Co. Port Huron, MI thru Gary, IN 2011-2018
Participated in contract negotiations as the Employee Benefit expert
Became the interim Chief Steward, and continued to represent employees and handle contract disputes on a higher level
Advised management on matters related to administration of contracts or employee disciplinary or grievance procedure
Resolved contract violations
Responsible for handling job-site grievances, and job placement
Worked as a team with international representatives
Foreman Reith Riley Inc. Indiana Toll Road 2008-2011
Recruited, hired, trained, managed and mentored employees and contractors
Emphasized safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets and procedures
Regularly reported project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials
Coordinated daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and personnel
Education: LOCAL 81 Apprenticeship School, Bedford / Logansport, IN
Certificates: General Construction, Blueprint Reading, Asbestos Removal, Concrete Placement,
Scaffold Erector