Gavin Merritt
Oak Ridge
Summary
Dedicated worker with experience at CNS Y-12, skilled in material handling and job site safety. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and compliance. While promoting teamwork and effective communication. Committed to continuous learning and proficient in operating forklifts, hand tools, and power tools. Ensures successful project completion in dynamic environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Cns Y-12
Oak Ridge, TN
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, facilitating smooth operations on-site.
- Reported site conditions and material needs to supervisors for effective resource management.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
Laborer
Barnard Construction Company
Kingston, TN
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing debris and organizing materials.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for all team members.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans and meet deadlines.
- Participated in training sessions to learn proper use of tools and equipment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, facilitating smooth operations on-site.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Reported site conditions and material needs to supervisors for effective resource management.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Ensured safety compliance through regular inspection of tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School
Oak Ridge, TN05-2024
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Punctual and reliable
- Job site safety
- Material handling
- Truck loading and unloading
- Job site organization
- Safe vehicle operation
- Vehicle unloading and loading
- Basic carpentry
Certification
First Aid and CPR
Flagger Safety
Hazardous Waste Worker
Hoisting and Rigging
Line and Grade
OSHA 30
Rad Worker II
HX Training (Ditch Witch)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Laborer
Cns Y-12
03.2025 - Current
Laborer
Barnard Construction Company
09.2024 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School