Ivan Olivas
Reno
Summary
Dedicated Asphalt Laborer with extensive experience at West Coast Paving, skilled in asphalt paving and traffic management. Proven track record of completing projects on time while reducing material waste through precise measurements. Adaptable and reliable team player, committed to maintaining safety and quality standards in all operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Asphalt Laborer
HD Coating
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Developed specialized skills in various asphalt applications such as patching, resurfacing, sealing cracks, and line striping for diverse client needs.
- Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
Asphalt Laborer
West Coast Paving
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Transported, organized and fetched materials throughout each shift.
- Measured out jobs and calculated materials needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively handling unexpected changes in project scopes, weather conditions, and client requirements.
- Completed projects on time by successfully prioritizing tasks and allocating resources effectively.
- Reduced material waste by properly measuring, cutting, and laying asphalt materials in precise patterns.
- Supported environmental initiatives by participating in recycling of asphalt materials.
- Facilitated smoother asphalt application by setting up and maintaining equipment properly.
- Used pavers, rollers and tamping machines to lay asphalt on roads, bridges and parking lots.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from trucks in preparation for paving and tamping.
Asphalt Laborer
Custom Coating
05.2008 - 01.2022
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
- Transported, organized and fetched materials throughout each shift.
- Measured out jobs and calculated materials needed.
- Sustained optimal equipment performance through regular cleaning, oiling, and maintenance checks.
- Completed projects on time by successfully prioritizing tasks and allocating resources effectively.
- Reduced material waste by properly measuring, cutting, and laying asphalt materials in precise patterns.
- Ensured quality results with meticulous attention to detail during all phases of asphalt installation and repair work.
- Controlled speed of paving machines to establish accuracy and practice safety measures.
- Filled tanks, hoppers and machines with paving materials.
- Performed daily maintenance and safety inspections on paving, surfacing and tamping equipment to manage wear and tear.
- Inspected work areas before and after operations to determine quality and completion of job.
- Operated paving machines to achieve specified thickness and grade of asphalt.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from trucks in preparation for paving and tamping.
- Used pavers, rollers and tamping machines to lay asphalt on roads, bridges and parking lots.
Education
Wooster High School
Reno, NVSkills
- Road construction
- Asphalt maintenance
- Safety
- Site readiness
- Site preparation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Compaction equipment
- Shoveling
- Materials management
- Excavation work
- Traffic management
- Traffic control
- Asphalt paving
- Pavement marking
- Materials organization
- Materials loading
- Machine operation
- Equipment safety
- Heavy machinery expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Equipment assembly
- Asphalt temperature control
- Material ordering
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Asphalt Laborer
HD Coating
03.2024 - 03.2025
Asphalt Laborer
West Coast Paving
05.2022 - 01.2023
Asphalt Laborer
Custom Coating
05.2008 - 01.2022
Wooster High School
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