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Marvin Harvey

Grand Rapids

Summary

Reliable Asphalt Laborer with an efficient and quality-driven approach. Safety-oriented and physically-fit team player with a methodical nature and understanding of site hazards. Offering many years' experience in labor roles.

I also have experience for in manufacturing over the years as a material handler that worked for spartan stores as a warehouse laborer that did order picking , load and unload trucks and staging product and drove hi lo as of stand up or sit down to various locations

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Asphalt Laborer

A1 Asphalt Paving
Wayland
12.2020 - 08.2024
  • Operated asphalt paving equipment efficiently on diverse job sites.
  • Assisted in preparing surfaces for asphalt application and ensured proper
  • Mixed and applied asphalt materials according to company specifications and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment for safety compliance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during paving operations.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials while adhering to weight limits and safety guidelines.
  • Supported senior crew members in training new laborers on proper techniques and procedures.
  • Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
  • Loaded asphalt into paving machines, spreaders and other related equipment.
  • Maintained cleanliness of tools, machinery and work areas.
  • Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
  • Used range of hands tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
  • Cleaned up all debris after each job was completed.
  • Operated power tools such as jackhammers, tampers and saws.
  • Worked with team to safely direct traffic around work site.
  • Unloaded asphalt from trucks onto job sites as needed.
  • Applied tack coat between layers of hot mix asphalt during the paving process.
  • Moved, arranged, and retrieved various supplies and tools to support job needs.
  • Prepared site areas for day's asphalt load.
  • Tamped down soil with hand tamps before applying hot mix asphalt layers.
  • Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while on the job site.
  • Marked off areas where new pavement was being installed so traffic could be re-routed around them appropriately.
  • Spread gravel over newly laid hot mix asphalt layers to provide traction.
  • Sprayed liquid bitumen over top layer of hot mix asphalt before rolling it out smooth.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Controlled traffic around job sites to prevent dangerous situations and job interruptions.
  • Maintained close eye on material usage and adjusted settings to keep proper flow.
  • Applied crack fill material using crack seal kettle and wand.
  • Signaled directions to other workers to keep operations safe and accurate.

Education

Saginaw High School
Saginaw, MI

Skills

  • Asphalt paving
  • Material mixing
  • Equipment operation
  • Surface preparation use of hi lo stand up and sit down

Certification

Chauffeur license

Timeline

Asphalt Laborer

A1 Asphalt Paving
12.2020 - 08.2024

Saginaw High School
Marvin Harvey