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Kevin Clayton

Providence,RI

Summary

Reliable Laborer offering expertise gained over 20-year career in diverse labor roles. Versed in completing physically-challenging jobs and working long hours under all types of weather conditions. Familiar with landscape and construction, with history of quickly learning new techniques and equipment operation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Laborer

West Lawn Construction
North Providence, RI
09.2020 - Current
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
  • Communicated with equipment operators to effectively assign equipment and manage smooth materials movements.
  • Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
  • Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.
  • Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
  • Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

Grounds Crew Member

State Of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
11.2004 - 09.2019
  • Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
  • Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
  • Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
  • Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
  • Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and yard goats.
  • Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
  • Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
  • Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Providence High School
North Providence, RI
06.1994

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Loading and Unloading Systems
  • Equipment Maintenance and Repair
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Verbal Communication
  • Team Player
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Superior Work Ethic

Timeline

Construction Laborer

West Lawn Construction
09.2020 - Current

Grounds Crew Member

State Of Rhode Island
11.2004 - 09.2019

High School Diploma -

North Providence High School

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