Joshua Collis
408 King Carswell Rd,Kimball
Summary
Dependable and safety-focused Army National Guard Veteran, Equipment Operator, and Trail Specialist with extensive experience in rough-terrain construction, property maintenance, and tactical outdoor operations. Proven track record of operating heavy machinery, maintaining equipment readiness, and enforcing strict safety protocols in challenging outdoor environments. Committed to preserving the integrity, safety, and community standards of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Josh’s Heavy Equipment & Handyman Services
Kimball, WV
02.2023 - Current
- Operate and maintain excavators, skid steers, and commercial mowers to clear dense brush, grade land, and manage drainage lines on rural West Virginia properties.
- Utilize chainsaws and rigging equipment safely to fell damaged trees and remove high-risk blockages from pathways and utility right-of-ways.
- Conduct daily preventative maintenance on machinery, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and identifying mechanical wear to prevent costly
- Maintained miles of rugged logging and access roads, ensuring pathways remained free of rocks, fallen timber, and hazardous obstacles.
- Executed structural erosion control projects by building water bars, installing culverts, and shaping ditches to withstand heavy seasonal rainfall.
- Enforced strict safety protocols on-site, resulting in zero workplace injuries or equipment damage incidents over a four-year period.
Fire Boss
Murray Energy
Glen Easton, WV
04.2015 - 06.2019
- Led emergency response teams, ensuring safety protocols during high-stakes situations.
- Managed fire suppression systems, maintaining operational readiness and compliance with regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on fire safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Developed and implemented fire prevention strategies, reducing incident rates significantly.
- Coordinated regular safety drills, enhancing team preparedness and response time during emergencies.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards in mining operations, improving overall safety measures.
Education
Big Creek High School
War06.1992
Skills
Machinery & Tools: Excavators, skid steers, mowers, chainsaws, gas-powered trimmers, and hand tools
Operations: Rough-terrain navigation, off-highway vehicle (OHV) safety, clearing trail debris, and erosion control
Military Discipline: Strong leadership, operational readiness, defensive driving, and tactical land navigation
Certifications: Valid WV Driver’s License, OSHA Safety Certification, First Aid / CPR Certified
Military
Specialist (E-4) / Combat Engineer | Army National Guard
1989 – 1992
- Constructed, repaired, and maintained tactical roads, bridges, and field fortifications to facilitate safe movement of personnel and heavy transport vehicles.
- Operated tactical construction equipment and handled earth-moving tools under rigorous field conditions.
- Maintained strict accountability and preventative maintenance schedules for assigned military vehicles and engineering gear.
- Utilized advanced land navigation and terrain analysis skills to execute missions successfully across varied topography.
Certification
Valid WV Driver’s License, OSHA Safety Certification, First Aid / CPR Certified.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Josh’s Heavy Equipment & Handyman Services
02.2023 - Current
Fire Boss
Murray Energy
04.2015 - 06.2019
Big Creek High School