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Civil Site Heavy Equipment Operator (Palmyra, NY; Rochester, NY)

Livingston AssociatesEquipment OperatorNew York

Palmyra, NY

$27.50 /Hour
Posted Date 3/14/2026
Job Description 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 workspaces
  • 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
Salary27.50 Hour

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