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Construction & Utility Worker with 17 Years Experience

Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
April 09, 2026

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Edward Reddick

****************@*****.*** 773-***-**** Chicago, IL

SUMMARY

Seeking Construction/Utility Worker role with 17 years of diverse experience in construction and traffic control equipment delivery and setup. Proven track record as a Construction Laborer with expertise in demolition, renovation, and ground preparation. Skilled in blueprint reading, forklift operation, and scaffolding, complemented by comprehensive safety and hazardous waste certifications. WORK EXPERIENCE

Peoples Gas Light & Coke

Gas Utility Worker

• Executed installation, maintenance, and repair of gas utility systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

• Utilized advanced detection tools for precise location of underground services.

• Conducted inspections to swiftly identify and address gas leaks and utility issues.

• Collaborated with team members to execute emergency response during gas outages.

• Complied with safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for employees and customers.

• Documented maintenance activities and aided in the installation and replacement of gas meters. Barricade Lites Inc. Chicagoland area

Traffic Control Equipment Delivery and Setup Mar 2013 - Feb 2018

• Delivered and set up traffic control equipment throughout the Chicagoland area, ensuring compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation safety guidelines.

• Coordinated with team members to streamline equipment delivery schedules, enhancing operational efficiency.

• Maintained accurate records of equipment inventory and deployment, contributing to effective resource management.

Trafficani Services Inc. Chicagoland area

Traffic Control Equipment Delivery and Setup Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

• Delivered and set up traffic control equipment throughout the Chicagoland area, ensuring compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation safety guidelines.

• Coordinated logistics to optimize delivery routes and minimize setup time, contributing to efficient traffic management operations.

Highway Technologies Chicagoland area

Traffic Control Equipment Delivery and Setup Jun 2007 - Nov 2010

• Delivered and set up traffic control equipment throughout the Chicagoland area, ensuring compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation safety guidelines.

• Coordinated logistics and maintained high standards of safety and efficiency in equipment deployment. Michuda Construction Various schools and hospitals Construction Laborer Apr 2006 - Jun 2007

• Assisted in the demolition and renovation of building projects at educational and healthcare facilities. J.T. Thorpe Richmond, CA

Mason Tender Mar 2003 - Dec 2005

• Provided essential support to bricklayers by efficiently setting up and supplying materials, ensuring seamless workflow and productivity.

• Assisted in maintaining a well-organized worksite, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment. Lesco Design Ford Motor plant

General Laborer Jul 2003 - Aug 2003

• Assisted in the cleanup and movement of steel beams in an assembly line for a major automotive manufacturing plant, supporting iron workers in maintaining an efficient and safe work environment. T.J. Lambrecht Construction Chicago Water Reclamation facility

General Laborer Jul 2002 - Sep 2002

• Executed grading, leveling, and ground preparation tasks for the construction of a sludge facility at the Chicago Water Reclamation facility.

EDUCATION

Chicagoland Labors Training Center

Certificate, Mason Tending, Concrete placement, Framing, and 30 hours OSHA Safety Certificate; 80 hours Hazardous Waste Certification; Fork lift Certification; Class 4 Boom & Scissor Lift; Scaffold Builder with Suspension & HydroMobile M2 Mast Climbing Scaffold Training; Confined Space Entry Training; Flagger Certification; Construction Plan Blue Print Reading and Basic Surveying Training. State of Illinois Department of Public Health

License, Asbestos Worker License, Lead Abatement License 2005

Morgan Park High School

Diploma

1989

United States Air Force

Specialist, Squad Leader communication and navigation systems and Doppler system specialist

1990

CERTIFICATIONS

Mason Tending, Concrete placement, Framing, and 30 hours OSHA Safety Certificate, Chicagoland Labors Training Center

80 hours Hazardous Waste Certification, Chicagoland Labors Training Center Fork lift Certification, Chicagoland Labors Training Center Class 4 Boom & Scissor Lift, Chicagoland Labors Training Center Scaffold Builder with Suspension & HydroMobile M2 Mast Climbing Scaffold Training, Chicagoland Labors Training Center

Confined Space Entry Training, Chicagoland Labors Training Center Flagger Certification, Chicagoland Labors Training Center Construction Plan Blue Print Reading and Basic Surveying Training, Chicagoland Labors Training Center

Asbestos Worker License, State of Illinois Department of Public Health 2005 Lead Abatement License, State of Illinois Department of Public Health 2005 SKILLS

Construction Laborer • Traffic Control • Forklift Driving • Scaffolding Training • Blueprint Reading • Heavy Equipment Operation • OSHA Compliance • Equipment Maintenance • Safety Protocols



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