Dustin Merritt
Carbondale
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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Stafurskys paving
Archbald
04.2021 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for asphalt paving projects efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety practices to enhance team competency and safety.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines through effective communication and coordination.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
Flagger
Stafurskys paving
Archbald
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Directed traffic flow to ensure safety on paving job sites.
- Monitored vehicle movements to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained clear visibility of work zones using flags, signs, and lights effectively.
- Set up and removed traffic control devices for construction zones.
- Set up temporary traffic control devices to alert motorists of upcoming construction areas.
- Communicated clearly with crew members and drivers to maintain site efficiency.
- Utilized radio communication systems effectively when communicating with other flaggers or supervisors.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by utilizing flagging techniques or diverting traffic away from the danger zone.
- Observed work areas for hazards, reporting issues to supervisors immediately.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local laws pertaining to construction work zones while on duty.
- Inspected and maintained safety equipment such as cones, barricades, signs and flags.
- Ensured proper placement of warning signs, cones and barricades in accordance with state regulations.
- Assisted with lane closures and detours when necessary.
- Escorted pedestrians across streets while safely monitoring and stopping traffic.
- Collaborated with team members to verify proper coverage at assigned intersections.
Education
Abingdon Hights
Clark Summit , PaSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Team coordination
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Traffic management
- Production monitoring
- Workplace safety
- Equipment operation
- Machine operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Machine Operator
Stafurskys paving
04.2021 - Current
Flagger
Stafurskys paving
04.2021 - 12.2024
Abingdon Hights