Jay Basalaj
Richmond
Summary
Dedicated Asphalt Laborer with extensive experience at Asphalt and Construction, skilled in heavy equipment operation and Asphalt. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring safety compliance and maintaining high-quality standards. Recognized for attention to detail and problem-solving skills, consistently delivering projects on time and to specifications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asphalt Laborer
Asphalt and Construction
Richmond
09.2025 - Current
- Operate machinery, rollers, pavers, loaders, bobcat, diggers etc
- Drive class 2 trucks
- Operated hand tools and machinery for asphalt installation tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Maintained equipment and tools in clean, working condition.
Asphalt Laborer
Asphalt and General
Tāhunanui
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Operate asphalt machinery
- Drive class 2 and 4 trucks
- Operated hand tools and machinery for asphalt installation tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Maintained equipment and tools in clean, working condition.
- Applied tack coat between layers of hot mix asphalt during the paving process.
Asphalt Laborer
Asphalt and Construction
Richmond
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Operate all machinery - pavers, rollers, loaders, diggers and bobcat.
- Rake, roll, barrow asphalt, anything hands on.
- Prep sites for asphalt, concrete or chip seal.
- Chip seal for finishing product or membrane for asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Maintained equipment and tools in clean, working condition.
- Operate a class 2 truck.
Asphalt Laborer
Higgins
Richmond
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Operate machinery
- Chip seal and asphalt laying - rake, roll, barrow etc.
- Operated hand tools and machinery for asphalt installation tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Maintained equipment and tools in clean, working condition.
Panel shop strip and fit/smash repairs
Collision Centre Richmond
Richmond
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Remove and replace parts or prepare for paint and panel
- Dent and scratch repair
- Wash and detail cars
- Workshop duties
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Waimea College
Richmond, Nelson 02.2015 - 12.2018
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Asphalt application
- Machinery maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Site preparation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Adaptability training
- Reliability promotion
- First aid training
- Heavy equipment operation
- Power tools usage
- Truck driving
Certification
- Class 2 full license
- W,T,R
- Class 4 learners
- First aid certificate
- NCEA level 1 and 2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Asphalt Laborer
Asphalt and Construction
09.2025 - Current
Asphalt Laborer
Asphalt and General
02.2024 - 09.2025
Asphalt Laborer
Asphalt and Construction
08.2022 - 02.2024
Asphalt Laborer
Higgins
06.2021 - 03.2022
Panel shop strip and fit/smash repairs
Collision Centre Richmond
02.2018 - 03.2021
Waimea College
02.2015 - 12.2018