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Joshua Norris

Prineville,OR

Summary

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with 7+ years of hands-on experience in construction, excavation, material handling, and site operations. Skilled in operating loaders, excavators, haul trucks, backhoes, skid steers, rollers, telehandlers, and rock crushers. Proven leader with strong communication, decision-making, and team-building skills developed through both civilian construction and military experience. Safety-focused, dependable, and capable of leading teams while maintaining productivity, accountability, and high standards in demanding work environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Taylor Northwest
08.2023 - Current
  • Worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Laborer at Taylor Northwest, operating a wide range of heavy machinery including rock crushers, haul trucks, rollers, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, loaders, and telehandlers while supporting safe and efficient job-site operations.

Military Police Squad Leader

US Army National Guard
06.2017 - Current

I have served a total of 9 years in the Oregon Army National Guard. During my service, I have responded to emergency situations including fires and civil unrest, and supported public safety operations during periods of heightened domestic response. I also participated in humanitarian operations, including establishing and running a camp for Afghan refugees to assist in their transition toward becoming U.S. citizens following the drawdown in Afghanistan. Most recently, I completed a year-long deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, where I served in an air defense artillery role providing base security and force protection operations.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Lawson Corp Excavation
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Laborer at Lawson Corp Excavation, performing excavation, grading, pipe installation, material handling, and general construction duties safely and efficiently.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Taylor Northwest
05.2019 - 10.2022
  • Worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Laborer at Taylor Northwest, operating a wide range of heavy machinery including rock crushers, haul trucks, rollers, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, loaders, and telehandlers while supporting safe and efficient job-site operations.

Route Driver

Prineville Disposal
06.2015 - 05.2019
  • Worked at Prineville Disposal/Septic Pros performing yard maintenance and route-running duties, providing reliable waste and septic services to the Prineville community throughout four years with the company.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crook County High School
Prineville
06.2018

Skills

Equipment Operation

Leadership Competency

Rock Crushing

Grade Work

Professionalism

Team-Oriented

Disciplined

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Taylor Northwest
08.2023 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Lawson Corp Excavation
10.2022 - 08.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

Taylor Northwest
05.2019 - 10.2022

Military Police Squad Leader

US Army National Guard
06.2017 - Current

Route Driver

Prineville Disposal
06.2015 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Crook County High School
Joshua Norris