Nathan Mills
Ackworth,IA
Summary
Adaptable laborer skilled in equipment operation and team collaboration. Demonstrated success in maintaining workflows and adhering to safety protocols while executing various construction tasks, including concrete pouring, heavy equipment operation, construction, and maintaining concrete plants.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Norwalk Ready Mix Concrete
Norwalk, IA
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated tasks and workflow with team members to enhance project execution.
- Prepared job sites by setting up necessary tools and supplies for operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or houses according to blueprints provided.
- Installed insulation into walls using nail guns/staplers or similar tools while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Performed comprehensive maintenance on concrete plants, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, and concrete pouring, ensuring operational reliability.
Infantryman
U.S. Army National Guard
Johnston, IA
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Operated various military equipment to support mission objectives and tactical operations.
- Assisted in maintaining weapons and equipment to ensure peak operational performance.
- Provided mentorship to junior soldiers, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Maintained accountability of assigned personnel, weapons, equipment and supplies.
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Participated in tactical planning sessions to determine mission objectives.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Constructed fortifications such as foxholes, trenches, bunkers and fighting positions.
- Engaged in marksmanship training with various weapons systems to ensure accuracy and proficiency.
- Did a Deployment to the Middle East in July 2025 – March 2026.
- Did Private Security Detail (PSD) for 6 months overseas.
Basement Waterproofing Technician
Monarch Poured Walls
Adel, Iowa
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Installed waterproofing systems in residential basements to prevent water intrusion.
- Assessed the extent of waterproofing required in basement areas.
- Installed Drainage Tile around foundations and in window wells.
- Installed Basement Windows
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Utilized skid loader to enhance efficiency in material handling and site preparation.
- Ordered and coordinated all of the material delivery to all jobsites.
Laborer
Norwalk Ready Mix Concrete
Norwalk, Iowa
05.2019 - 04.2022
Education
High School Diploma -
Norwalk High School
Norwalk, IA05-2019
Skills
- Concrete pouring
- Equipment operation
- Concrete work
- Framing experience
- Window installation
- Flooring installation
- Waterproofing installation
- Gravel spreading
- Caulking and sealing
- Plumbing basics
- Electrical
- Heavy lifting
- Truck loading and unloading
- Hazardous material handling
- Routine maintenance
- Equipment safety
- Hand and power tools
- Construction
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Landscaping
- Rebar tying
Timeline
Laborer
Norwalk Ready Mix Concrete
07.2023 - Current
Infantryman
U.S. Army National Guard
01.2023 - Current
Basement Waterproofing Technician
Monarch Poured Walls
04.2022 - 12.2022
Laborer
Norwalk Ready Mix Concrete
05.2019 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Norwalk High School