Heavy Equipment Operator

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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