Larry Thomas
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Worker
City of Forth Worth
Fort Worth , TX
01.2023 - Current
- Performed manual labor tasks including shoveling dirt and debris from roadsides.
- Repaired potholes by filling them with asphalt or other material.
- Operated a variety of tools and equipment related to road maintenance such as jackhammers, power saws, graders, compactors, concrete mixers, mowers, tractors and snowplows.
- Cleaned ditches by removing sediment and debris from drainage systems.
- Sealed cracks on road surfaces using appropriate sealant materials.
- Followed all safety protocols while working on the job site.
- Collaborated with co-workers to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
Laborer III
City of Dallas
Dallas, TX
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Repaired pavement cracks using sealant materials.
- Sanded icy areas to prevent hazardous conditions during winter months.
- Applied asphalt patching material to repair potholes in roads.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with required materials for assigned tasks.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing assigned duties.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any problems or delays encountered during job performance.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
Laborer II
City of Dallas
Dallas, TX
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
- Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement surfaces using a straightedge and jointer tool.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
- Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Measure and mark designated areas where new slabs are going to be placed.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
Loader/Unloader
Liberty Tire Recyling
Midlothian, TX
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with forklift in a safe manner.
- Assisted other personnel in loading or unloading materials from trailers.
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
Education
GED -
Booker T Washington
Shreveport, LA05-1986
Skills
- Operating Heavy Machinery
- Finishing Techniques
- Asphalt Paving
- Materials Loading
- Heavy Lifting
- Strong attention to detail
- Correct tool use
- Concrete removal
- Concrete Pouring and Finishing
- Excavation and Backfilling
Certification
- Class B CDL
- Class D water license
- working on Class C water License
- Completed Water Utility Safety class
- Completed basic water operations class
- Completed Water distribution class
- Trained in CPR
Timeline
Maintenance Worker
City of Forth Worth
01.2023 - Current
Laborer III
City of Dallas
04.2018 - 06.2022
Laborer II
City of Dallas
04.2018 - 06.2022
Loader/Unloader
Liberty Tire Recyling
01.2017 - 03.2018
GED -
Booker T Washington
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