Lavarius Peterson
Winona
Summary
Hardworking professional well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
McNear
Greenwood
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Assisted in framing, roofing, and finishing tasks on various construction projects.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material transport.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
Assembly Line Worker
Anel
Winona
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Operated assembly line machinery to produce various components.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Adjusted machinery settings according to production specifications.
- Assisted in training new employees on assembly line procedures.
- Worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
- Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
- Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
- Adjusted machine settings according to job requirements, ensuring optimal performance.
- Organized work area daily to ensure efficient workflow throughout shift.
Digger Operator
Osmosis
Batesville
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Operated heavy digging equipment to excavate and grade land for construction projects.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to follow safety protocols and regulations effectively.
- Supported team members by providing training on equipment operations and safety practices.
- Monitored soil conditions to adapt digging techniques as required for project specifications.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery including wearing personal protective gear.
- Moved dirt, rocks, and debris with backhoe to create trenches or holes of various depths and widths.
- Removed stumps and roots from ground using excavator.
- Worked closely with other crew members to coordinate activities related to projects.
- Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding progress of tasks and any issues that arose during operation of machinery.
- Cleaned up worksites after completion of projects by removing excess debris from area.
- Welded broken parts together as needed using welding tools.
- Assisted in the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines, water lines, electrical conduits.
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Worksite safety
- Materials loading
- Construction layout
- Construction
- Truck loading
- Concrete laying
- Worksite organization
- Measuring and leveling
- Equipment operation
- Machinery operation
- Painting and finishing
- Safety and compliance
Timeline
Construction Worker
McNear
08.2023 - 11.2025
Assembly Line Worker
Anel
09.2021 - 08.2023
Digger Operator
Osmosis
10.2018 - 07.2020