Ikla Vaughn
Bay City
Summary
Experienced Equipment Operator specializing in construction work and machinery. Successful at reading and following plans, operating equipment and using tools to complete required tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Howard Concrete Pumping
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated skid steer, mud puppy, pump truck, dump truck and water truck.
Water Truck Driver
Mortenson Construction
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Building roads and operated water truck spraying water for equipment operators and ground crews in work areas.
Excavator Operator
Howard Concrete Pumping
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Operated excavator feeding hose into the ground that pumped materials underground.
Forklift Operator
Michels
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated forklift in Yellowstone National Park moving material and picking up attachments needed for the crane and rigging operators.
Pavement Roller Operator
Pavement Recycling Systems
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Operated roller machines in a safe and efficient manner, following all safety protocols.
- Managed daily maintenance of the roller machine, using lubrication, cleaning and minor repairs.
- Operated finish roller in Yellowstone National Park paving a road
Mechanic and Surveyor
MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Performed calibration on machines when needed.
- Used specialized equipment to accurately determine land measurements and create maps and reports of survey results.
Welder/Mechanic
UTILITY TRAILER
11.2021 - 05.2021
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
Security Forces Member
AIR FORCE
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Responded to Non-nuclear munitions storage area facility alarm; secured perimeter/ verified situation non-hostile- protected $2M 86 MUNS A/E asset - Checked 2000 restricted area badges in a restricted area
- Stopped 4 Gate Runners -Safeguarded the Non-nuclear munitions storage area -Checked 1K ID's; Denied 21 unauthorized entries/apprehended 1 be on the lookout (BOLO) barred member ensured safety for 15K KMC personnel -Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility -Acted as First Responder in emergency situations, applying CPR and First Aid training -Deployed to Incirlik Turkey 26 March-2 Oct 2018
- Stationed in Ramstein Germany, Applied extensive training in law enforcement and combat tactics to protect stateside and international bases.
- Conducted operations using various light and heavy infantry weapons and tactics.
Intramural Sports
TARLETON STATE RECREATIONAL FACILITY
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Referee -Judged performance in Football and Basketball sporting events, awarded points and declared winners.
Education
CDL -
Kindle Trucking School
Houston, TX03.2024
High School Diploma -
BAY CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Bay City06-2014
Criminal Justice, Kinesiology
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
Stephenville09.2019
Skills
- Able to type 50 words a minute
- Computer skills on powerpoint, excel, an spreadsheet
- Weapons skills, handling and training
- Decision-making
- Law enforcement
- Communication skills
- Class A CDL
- Heavy equipment operator
- First aid training
Certification
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- CPR Certification
- CDL Class A
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Howard Concrete Pumping
04.2025 - 10.2025
Water Truck Driver
Mortenson Construction
04.2024 - 10.2024
Excavator Operator
Howard Concrete Pumping
09.2023 - 11.2023
Forklift Operator
Michels
08.2023 - 09.2023
Pavement Roller Operator
Pavement Recycling Systems
06.2023 - 07.2023
Welder/Mechanic
UTILITY TRAILER
11.2021 - 05.2021
Mechanic and Surveyor
MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION
05.2021 - 08.2022
Security Forces Member
AIR FORCE
01.2017 - 01.2021
Intramural Sports
TARLETON STATE RECREATIONAL FACILITY
09.2014 - 04.2015
CDL -
Kindle Trucking School
High School Diploma -
BAY CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Criminal Justice, Kinesiology
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY