David Vaughn III
Independence,MO
Summary
Dependable Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience supporting city street maintenance, utility trenching, and emergency snow removal. Skilled in hauling materials, grading job sites, and following traffic control procedures. Known for safe work habits, clear team communication, and steady workflow support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator 3
City of Independence, Missouri
Independence, Missouri
02.2024 - Current
- Operated excavators, loaders, and backhoes to support timely completion of City of Independence public works projects.
- Graded roads and job sites to ensure safe and efficient access for city street maintenance crews.
- Transported dirt, gravel, and debris within municipal work zones to maintain workflow and support project deadlines.
- Assisted utility crews with trenching, digging, and site preparation.
- Performed daily equipment checks and reported maintenance needs.
- Followed City of Independence safety rules and traffic control procedures.
- Loaded trucks with soil, asphalt, and construction materials.
- Supported snow removal and emergency response operations during severe weather.
Heavy Equipment Operator 2
City of Independence, Missouri
Independence, Missouri
02.2012 - Current
- Hauled soil, gravel, and debris across municipal work sites, ensuring safe and timely completion of projects.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Transported materials across construction sites, facilitating efficient workflow and access to work locations.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Acquired and applied knowledge of new equipment and its attachments, enhancing effectiveness in daily tasks. and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
Education
GED -
Van Horn High School
Independence, MO]Skills
- Excavator operation
- Heavy machinery
- Grading techniques
- Excavation
- Trenching support
- Site preparation
- Utility coordination
- Material hauling
- Material handling
- Traffic control
- Safety regulation compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment logs
- Excavation oversight
- Road resurfacing
- Material spreading techniques
- Shoring techniques
- Aerial lift operation
- Winter operations
- Project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Pipeline installation techniques
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator 3
City of Independence, Missouri
02.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator 2
City of Independence, Missouri
02.2012 - Current
GED -
Van Horn High School