Ricardo Mendez
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
I worked in construction for two years as well as striping, so I am well versed in reading measurements. I am not lazy at all. I am used to waking up early, so I am always on time no matter what. I will always be on time, regardless of what happens. I have a license and a car, and I am a hard worker who gives everything I do 1000 percent.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Asphalt Laborer
All Star surfacing
, FL
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Loaded asphalt into paving machines, spreaders and other related equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of tools, machinery and work areas.
- Assisted with the installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
- Unloaded asphalt from trucks onto job sites as needed.
- Repaired potholes in existing pavement surfaces.
- Cleaned up all debris after each job was completed.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while on the job site.
- Signaled directions to other workers to keep operations safe and accurate.
- Controlled traffic around job sites to prevent dangerous situations and job interruptions.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Completed accurate measurements and calculations to for project requirements.
- Moved, arranged and retrieved various supplies and tools to support job needs.
- Worked with team to safely direct traffic around work site.
- Prepared site areas for day's asphalt load.
- Used range of hands tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
- Marked off areas where new pavement was being installed so traffic could be re-routed around them appropriately.
- Applied tack coat between layers of hot mix asphalt during the paving process.
- Prepared sub-grade for new pavements by grading it properly with a motor grader.
- Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
- Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
- Installed drainage systems when necessary prior to paving operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Prepared surfaces for repainting by removing old paint, wallpaper or other finishes using scrapers, wire brushes and chemical strippers.
- Applied primer sealer and finish coats to interior walls using rollers or spray guns according to specifications.
- Mixed paints, stains and varnishes according to specific recipes in order to achieve desired colours and textures.
- Scraped off loose paint chips from the surface of walls before applying new paint coatings.
- Cleaned up job sites after each project was completed by disposing of all waste materials properly.
- Assessed patient's physical condition based on observations and vital signs measurements.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Performed routine maintenance of irrigation systems including repairs when needed.
Education
South Fort Myers High School
Fort Myers, FL05-2024
Skills
- Debris collection
- Traffic Management
- Road Construction
- First Aid Training
- Worksite preparation
- Traffic Control
- Asphalt Paving
- Site preparation
- Self Motivation
- Concrete mixing
- Team building
- Team Coordination
- Surface Preparation
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Asphalt Laborer
All Star surfacing
05.2022 - 09.2024
South Fort Myers High School