Civil Site 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.

Pay Structure:

Tier 1: Entry Level - Heavy Equipment Operators (0-2 years of experience)

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

Tier 2: Novice/Amateur Heavy Equipment Operator (3-9 years of experience)

Pay Rate: $30-$35/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a 4-point live demo to take place on said discipline to evaluate skill and aptitude:
  Excavator, Dozer, Loader, Haul Truck
• Clear understanding of task required
• Willingness to mentor and guide less experienced operators
• Understanding of equipment and the basic maintenance of those items

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
• A high desire to produce a quality product constantly
• Care given to equipment to maintain equipment longevity
• Safety oriented mindset

Tier 3: Advanced Heavy Equipment Operator (10+ years of experience)

Pay Rate: $35-$40/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a 5-point live demo to take place on said discipline to evaluate skill and aptitude:
  Excavator, Dozer, Grader
• Fluent with GPS Systems / can read civil plans
• A high desire to produce a quality product consistently
• Applying positive leadership skills to motivate the team. Both verbal and in 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 equipment longevity
• Safety oriented mindset