Civil Site Heavy Equipment Operator; Amherst, NY; Buffalo, NY
Listed on 2026-06-22
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor / Trades, General Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator
Civil Site Heavy Equipment Operator (Amherst, NY; Buffalo, NY)
We are a family-owned company that values skilled, reliable workers who take pride in their craft. If you're looking for a stable career with growth opportunities, Woodstone Earth Construction is the right place for you!
Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
Company: Woodstone Earth Construction
Schedule: Be willing to work 40-55 hours during the summer, Monday-Friday
Position Summary: Heavy Equipment Operators at Woodstone Earth Construction will operate and maintain various types of heavy machinery on commercial site work projects.
Tier 1 – Entry Level (0-2 years)Pay Rate: $25-$30/hr
Key Responsibilities
- Follow safety protocols and maintain clean and organized work spaces
- Work closely with the team and communicate effectively with supervisors
- Willing to assist with general labor tasks when needed
Qualifications
- Employability traits – consistently arrive on time, daily positive attitude, good work ethic, willingness to listen, aptitude to learn
- Skill evaluation to take place onsite to set baseline of said discipline:
Dozer/Skid loader/small excavator/loader/articulated haul truck - Willingness to listen and follow direction
- Ability to work in a team environment
Pay Rate: $30-$35/hr
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a 4 point live demo to assess skill and aptitude on excavation/Dozer/Loader/Haul Truck
- Clear understanding of task required
- Willingness to mentor and guide less experienced operators
- Understanding of equipment and basic maintenance
Qualifications
- Employability traits – consistently arrive on time, daily positive attitude, good work ethic, willingness to listen, aptitude to learn
- Experience with GPS System
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- High desire to produce a quality product constantly
- Care given to equipment to maintain longevity
- Safety oriented mindset
Pay Rate: $35-$40/hr
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a 5 point live demo to evaluate skill and aptitude:
Excavator/Dozer/Grader - Fluent with GPS Systems/can read civil plans
- High desire to produce a quality product consistently
- Applying positive leadership skills to motivate the team (both verbal and action)
- Understanding a manager’s position of production, deadlines, owner, and client demands
Qualifications
- Employability traits – consistently arrive on time, daily positive attitude, good work ethic, willingness to listen, aptitude to learn
- Strong knowledge of GPS Systems
- Ability to work independently
- Care given to equipment to maintain longevity
- Safety oriented mindset
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