Kevin Melendez
Richmond,CA
Summary
Skilled Union Laborer with extensive experience in asphalt paving and heavy equipment operation. Excelled in every asphalt company by enhancing worksite efficiency and safety compliance. Demonstrated expertise in traffic control and effective team communication, significantly contributing to project success. Proven ability to master complex tasks and lead by example showcasing unmatched dedication and precision in every assignment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asphalt Laborer
Teichert Construction
08.2024 - Current
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Streamlined operations by maintaining clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas at all times.
- Filled tanks, hoppers and machines with paving materials.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Supported crew in tasks such as shoveling excess asphalt materials, promoting a clean workspace for efficient operations.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Controlled paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintain constant flow of asphalt or other material into hoppers or screeds.
- Observed distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings and material flow and indicated low spots for workers to add material.
Asphalt Laborer
O.C. Jones & Sons
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Maximized job site safety with thorough equipment inspections and maintenance routines.
- Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
- Utilized various hand tools and power tools to complete paving and tamping operations.
Asphalt Laborer
DeSilva Gates
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Operated paving machines to achieve specified thickness and grade of asphalt.
- Filled tanks, hoppers and machines with paving materials.
- Utilized various hand tools and power tools to complete paving and tamping operations.
- Inspected work areas before and after operations to determine quality and completion of job.
- Controlled speed of paving machines to establish accuracy and practice safety measures.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with asphalt materials.
- Operated tamping machines and manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.
- Controlled paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintain constant flow of asphalt or other materials into hoppers or screeds.
- Observed distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings and material flow and indicated low spots for workers to add materials.
- Repaired potholes and other defects in existing pavements using appropriate tools and materials.
Education
GED -
Serra Adult School
Richmond, CA06-2005
Skills
Asphalt RAKER
Asphalt Paving
Attention to detail
Site readiness
Asphalt Finish Hand
Heavy Equipment Operation
Traffic Control & SAFETY
Asphalt maintenance
Materials loading
Repair skills
Certification
Traffic
- Traffic Control Technician (TCT) - American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Asphalt Laborer
Teichert Construction
08.2024 - Current
Asphalt Laborer
O.C. Jones & Sons
04.2024 - 08.2024
Asphalt Laborer
DeSilva Gates
01.2018 - 12.2024
Traffic
- Traffic Control Technician (TCT) - American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).
GED -
Serra Adult School
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