BENJAMIN BONDS
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Dynamic Asphalt Plant Operator with a proven track record at Maymead, INC., excelling in quality control and resource optimization. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality asphalt mixtures. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and fostering collaboration, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asphalt Plant Operator
Maymead INC.
02.2025 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect among team members.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality asphalt mixtures for various construction projects.
- Administered asphalt plant safely and managed schedules and daily duties for plant personnel.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with changing project requirements or unexpected challenges that arose during asphalt production.
- Assisted in quality control efforts by working closely with laboratory technicians to test samples regularly, ensuring adherence to established product specifications.
- Optimized resource usage by consistently monitoring inventory levels and scheduling deliveries accordingly.
Asphalt Quality Control
Maymead Inc.
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Tasked with testing density of paved NCDOT roads.
- Guiding a crew of Pneumatic and Rubber-Tire Roller Operators to achieve passing density percentages through Non-Nuclear Density Gauge testing.
- Delivering Asphalt Cores in a timely manner to ensure in-house and NCDOT Lab Technicians can test quality of asphalt.
Management Trainee
Consolidated Electrical Distributors
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Improved management skills by participating in training programs and workshops.
- Assisted supervisors in setting clear goals, establishing priorities, and monitoring progress to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Gained knowledge in Electrical Sales and processes that allowed me to best aid customer needs.
FIELD INTERN
STG SOLAR
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations
- Preformed commissioning tests on solar panels to ensure productivity and efficiency levels were up to contract standard. Tests include IV Curve Tracing, VOC Testing, and Megger Tests.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Supported teams by performing routine and complex construction work.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Enhanced team efficiency and multitasking abilities by effectively using hand tools, power tools and equipment.
ESTIMATOR • INTERN
PHILLIPS
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Obtained bids from vendors and subcontractors to make cost-effective selections
- Formulated estimates and budgets ranging from $200,000 to $1,200,000.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates.
- Prepared and maintained directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Assessed cost-effectiveness of products, projects and services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as project develops.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Construction Management
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12-2023
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Quality control
- Environmental compliance
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Adaptability
- Self-motivation
- Analytical thinking
Certification
• OSHA 10 Certified
• NC Public Weighmaster #48806 EXP 6/30/26
• NCDOT Roadway Certification
• NC Public Weighmaster #48806 EXP 6/30/26
• NCDOT Roadway Certification
Timeline
Asphalt Plant Operator
Maymead INC.
02.2025 - Current
Asphalt Quality Control
Maymead Inc.
05.2024 - 02.2025
Management Trainee
Consolidated Electrical Distributors
06.2023 - 04.2024
FIELD INTERN
STG SOLAR
05.2022 - 08.2022
ESTIMATOR • INTERN
PHILLIPS
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Applied Science - Construction Management
Western Carolina University