Darius Thomas
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated asphalt laborer with proven skills in heavy equipment operation and adherence to safety protocols. Reliable and efficient, consistently delivering high-quality results in asphalt maintenance and paving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Asphalt Laborer
Ferebee Construction
Charlotte, NC
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Operated heavy machinery for asphalt paving and repair projects.
- Prepared surfaces for asphalt application by grading and compacting materials.
- Assisted with mixing and pouring asphalt to ensure consistency and quality.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within set timelines.
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Monitored work progress and reported issues to senior staff for resolution.
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Developed specialized skills in various asphalt applications such as patching, resurfacing, sealing cracks, and line striping for diverse client needs.
- Transported, organized and fetched materials throughout each shift.
- Delivered consistent high-quality results through strict adherence to company standards and guidelines for asphalt labor procedures.
Asphalt Laborer
Hooplah Construction
Charlotte, NC
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Trained new laborers in proper asphalt handling techniques and safety measures.
- Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings discussing best practices for accident prevention on construction sites.
- Measured out jobs and calculated materials needed.
- Increased project success, closely followed safety protocols and guidelines.
- Utilized various hand tools and power tools to complete paving and tamping operations.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from trucks in preparation for paving and tamping.
- Performed daily maintenance and safety inspections on paving, surfacing and tamping equipment to manage wear and tear.
- Controlled speed of paving machines to establish accuracy and practice safety measures.
- Assisted with mixing and pouring asphalt to ensure consistency and quality.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites effectively.
Education
African American History
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS06-2013
High School Diploma -
West Charlotte High School
Charlotte, NC06-2008
Skills
- Road construction
- Asphalt maintenance
- Safety
- Site readiness
- Heavy equipment operation
- Shoveling
- Asphalt paving
- Concrete finishing
- Demolition procedures
- Debris collection
- Machine operation
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Timeline
Asphalt Laborer
Ferebee Construction
03.2023 - 07.2025
Asphalt Laborer
Hooplah Construction
02.2018 - 11.2021
African American History
Garden City Community College
High School Diploma -
West Charlotte High School