Emilio Rivera, Sr.
Chicago, Illinois *****
773-***-**** - ***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Graduate of the ComEd 2022 CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Training Program, I am seeking a position utilizing skills and experience obtained in the areas of road construction, shipping and receiving. Willing and eager to learn new skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Bilingual -Spanish and English.
Skills
●Heavy lifting
●Problem-Solving
●CPR/First Aid
●Decision Making
●Flexible and Adaptable
●Flaggers
Work History
01/1992 to 01/2024
Asphalt Paving Foreman
CDOT – Chicago, IL
●Inspected paving equipment and adjusted for asphalt operations to proceed.
●Prepared roadways for paving and expertly laid asphalt on surfaces.
●Supervised crew of 10 employees in general maintenance and asphalt patching.
●Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
●Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
●Supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove debris and unnecessary supplies from roads.
●Transported daily work materials to worksite and staged supplies in work area to facilitate timely completion of day's goals.
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01/1991 to 12/1991
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
United Parcel Service – Chicago, IL
●Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
●Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
●Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
●Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
●Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
●Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
●Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
Education
2024 Ilinois Works Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program- Berwyn, IL 60642
Pre-Apprenticeship for construction and building trades. Graduate date November, 2024.
2022
ComEd CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Training Program- Chicago, IL 60608
Graduated the ComEd 2022 CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Training Program, designed to build a stronger workforce, and help job seekers develop the required core competencies for entry level jobs in the Construction/Utility industry. Certificates include CDL Permit and OSHA Certification.
1990
Spanish Coalition for Jobs - Chicago, IL 60606
Completed 8-month course in Word Processing and Data Entry
1989
GED
Thomas Kelly High School - Chicago, IL. 60632