Civil Site Heavy Equipment Operator
Listed on 2026-07-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
Civil Site Heavy Equipment Operator (Palmyra, NY; Rochester, 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
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
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
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