Machine Operator
Reynolds Asphalt & Construction
Lewisville
01.2008 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Monitored machine output to detect defects or malfunctions in finished products.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto machines for processing.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating the machinery.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or practices immediately to supervisors.
- Followed all safety regulations while operating heavy machinery.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues related to machine operation.
- Cleaned up debris after completion of each project utilizing brooms and blowers.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before release into service.
- Monitored traffic flow around active construction sites ensuring safety measures were taken at all times.
- Removed debris from roadsides prior to paving operations utilizing wheelbarrows and shovels.
- Aligned forms for pouring concrete slabs according to instructions from foremen.
- Spread tar paper over paved surfaces prior to laying asphalt layers.
- Used shovels and rakes to spread dirt or gravel over surfaces for grading purposes.
- Laid asphalt using a variety of tools such as tamper plates or hand tampers.
- Utilized compaction machines to compact soil for road building activities.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles used in road construction projects.
- Poured concrete for curbs and sidewalks by following blueprints or sketches provided by supervisors.
- Performed minor repairs on damaged pavements using cold patching techniques.
- Assisted in the placement of traffic signs along newly constructed roads.
- Installed drainage systems including culverts, catch basins, storm sewers.
- Repaired potholes in existing roads by filling them with fresh asphalt material.