Blake Hawkins
Rives Junction,MI
Summary
Driven construction laborer who enjoys working with hands such as working on my vehicles at home or hand and power tools at work. I’m used to any type of weather from very cold winters to hot summers. I’m hoping to be able to eventually do more with heavy machinery since I have some personal and work experience with it but am willing to start out wherever I’m needed. Im focused and dedicated and want to pursue a good future career.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Laborer
Grand River Construction Inc.
Jenison, Michigan
06.2025 - Current
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
- Set up ladders or temporary platforms used in construction projects.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Operated heavy machinery when necessary such as heavy rollers, skid steers, sky tracks, and mini excavators.
- Did minor demolition with jackhammers.
- Used PPE such as repeaters and harnesses.
- Built wood forms or used metal ones to form for concrete.
Asphalt Laborer
Damien’s asphalt
Leslie
05.2024 - 09.2026
- Prepared job sites by clearing debris and ensuring safety protocols.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition regularly.
- Used range of hands tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
- Marked off areas where new pavement was being installed so traffic could be re-routed around them appropriately.
- Operated tamping equipment to pack and make level.
Cook and cashier
McDonald’s
Leslie, Michigan
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Monitored food quality and freshness, discarding expired or spoiled items.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure hygiene.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
Education
Cutting And Burning -
Local 355 Laborers Union
Battle Creek, MI 02.2026 - 02.2026
Leslie Highschool
Leslie, MichiganConfined Space (permit Required) -
Local 355 Laborers Union
Battle Creek, MI 12.2025 - 12.2025
Skills
- Smaller equipment operating
- Torch cutting
- Dirt work such as grading and leveling
- Working on heights
- Mechanically inclined
Timeline
Cutting And Burning -
Local 355 Laborers Union
02.2026 - 02.2026
Confined Space (permit Required) -
Local 355 Laborers Union
12.2025 - 12.2025
Construction Laborer
Grand River Construction Inc.
06.2025 - Current
Asphalt Laborer
Damien’s asphalt
05.2024 - 09.2026
Cook and cashier
McDonald’s
02.2023 - 05.2025
Leslie Highschool