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Work History
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Lajuan Sims

Orlando

Summary

Dynamic Asphalt Paver Operator with extensive experience at Assured Excavating, skilled in machine operation and team collaboration. Proven track record of ensuring precise grade alignment and delivering high-quality paving results. Adept at troubleshooting equipment issues, fostering effective communication, and maintaining safety standards in fast-paced environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Asphalt Paver Operator

Assured Excavating
Orlando
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Followed safety guidelines when operating machinery and working with hazardous materials.
  • Communicated with crew members regarding job progress or changes in plans and directions.
  • Operated machines to spread and smooth stone and concrete on road beds.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Drove and operated curbing machines to extrude concrete or asphalt curbing.
  • Ensured proper grade and alignment of pavement layers.

Roller Operator

GPH Services
Orlando
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  • Adjusted and maintained tension on the roller machine to ensure quality production.
  • Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
  • Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
  • Troubleshot problems that arose during the rolling process and made necessary adjustments accordingly.

Concrete Laborer

Finfrock
Orlando
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
  • Cut expansion joints into newly laid concrete as needed.
  • Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
  • Created requested finishes and results using small gravel for pebble appearance and other techniques.
  • Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edgewater High School
Orlando
05-2005

Skills

  • Asphalt paving
  • Machine operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Grade alignment
  • Material handling
  • Curbing operation
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Paving techniques

Affiliations

  • Basketball
  • Football

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Asphalt Paver Operator

Assured Excavating
05.2023 - 07.2024

Roller Operator

GPH Services
02.2022 - 05.2023

Concrete Laborer

Finfrock
03.2021 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Edgewater High School