Brett Thompson
Florence
Summary
Detail-oriented asphalt laborer with expertise in heavy machinery operation and routine inspections. Proven track record in adhering to safety protocols and ensuring quality in asphalt paving projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Asphalt Laborer
Latonia blacktop service
DeMossville
04.2011 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for asphalt paving and maintenance projects.
- Assisted in preparing job sites by clearing debris and organizing materials.
- Mixed and poured asphalt according to specifications for road construction.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance on-site.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
- Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
- Conducted routine inspections of finished surfaces for quality assurance purposes.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine suitable paving schedules.
- Loaded asphalt into paving machines, spreaders and other related equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of tools, machinery and work areas.
- Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
- Used range of hands tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
- Operated power tools such as jackhammers, tampers and saws.
- Cleaned up all debris after each job was completed.
- Worked with team to safely direct traffic around work site.
- Unloaded asphalt from trucks onto job sites as needed.
- Applied tack coat between layers of hot mix asphalt during the paving process.
- Moved, arranged, and retrieved various supplies and tools to support job needs.
- Prepared site areas for day's asphalt load.
- Tamped down soil with hand tamps before applying hot mix asphalt layers.
- Marked off areas where new pavement was being installed so traffic could be re-routed around them appropriately.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while on the job site.
- Installed drainage systems when necessary prior to paving operations.
- Spread gravel over newly laid hot mix asphalt layers to provide traction.
- Assisted with the installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
- Prepared sub-grade for new pavements by grading it properly with a motor grader.
- Measured and mixed asphalt according to standard formulas.
- Completed accurate measurements and calculations to for project requirements.
- Utilized wheelbarrows or dump trucks to transport materials from one area to another on the job site.
- Sprayed liquid bitumen over top layer of hot mix asphalt before rolling it out smooth.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated tamping equipment to pack and make level.
- Controlled traffic around job sites to prevent dangerous situations and job interruptions.
- Maintained close eye on material usage and adjusted settings to keep proper flow.
- Applied crack fill material using crack seal kettle and wand.
- Signaled directions to other workers to keep operations safe and accurate.
Warehouse Worker
SURGE
Florence
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Operated forklifts to move materials efficiently within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the warehouse environment.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety protocols and procedures.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to verify stock levels and locations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Followed safety standards while handling hazardous materials and equipment.
- Implemented best practices for storage to maximize space utilization effectively.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Monitored temperature and humidity levels in warehouse.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
Education
Walton Verona Highschool
Walton, KYSkills
- Asphalt mixing
- Heavy machinery operation
- Quality assurance
- Traffic control
- Drainage installation
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocol adherence
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership training
- Process optimization
- Drainage systems
- Site readiness
- Traffic management
- Asphalt paving
- Instruction adherence
- Worksite preparation
- Excavation work
- Materials organization
- Grading techniques
- Debris collection
- Shoveling
- Hand tools proficiency
- Materials management
- Cautious
- Site preparation
- Demolition procedures
- Asphalt maintenance
- Safety
- Heavy equipment operation
- Supervising
- Surveying
- Raking
- First aid training
- Concrete finishing
- Compaction equipment
- Pavement marking
- Road construction
- Teamwork
- Hazardous material handling
- Blueprint reading
- Power tools usage
- Load calculation
- Multitasking capacity
- Reliability
- Surface preparation
- Equipment assembly
- Professional demeanor
- Precision measurement
- Problem-solving
- GPS navigation
- Damage assessment
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Excellent communication
- Tool maintenance
- Paving techniques
- Tamping Techniques
- Machine operation
- Material inspection
- Physical stamina
- Maintenance knowledge
- Blacktop shoveling
- Traffic laws awareness
- Inspection skills
- Organizational skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Asphalt temperature control
- Repair skills
- Equipment safety
- Basic maintenance
- Written communication
- Weather condition adaptation
- Site inspection
- Manual dexterity
- Ground Compaction
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
SURGE
04.2020 - 12.2021
Asphalt Laborer
Latonia blacktop service
04.2011 - Current
Walton Verona Highschool