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Heavy Equipment Operator

Tradesmen International, Inc.

Buffalo, NYJobup to $50/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
up to $50/hr
Location
Buffalo, NY
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Tradesmen International, Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator. Tradesmen International is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for first‑shift roles in the Buffalo, NY area, offering up to $50 per hour based on skill level. The company emphasizes safety, productivity, and craftsmanship, providing a pathway for operators to advance their careers while working on diverse construction projects.

Key focus areas include Safely operate heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, skid steers, backhoes, motor graders, rollers, telehandlers, and off‑road equipment, Perform excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and site preparation, and Load, move, and stockpile materials safely and efficiently.

Successful candidates bring 5 Years Of Heavy Equipment Operating Experience, Experience In Commercial Projects, and Experience In Civil Projects. Important skills include Operate Excavators, Operate Bulldozers, Operate Wheel Loaders, Operate Skid Steers, Operate Backhoes, and Operate Motor Graders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate ExcavatorsOperate BulldozersOperate Wheel LoadersOperate Skid SteersOperate BackhoesOperate Motor GradersOperate RollersOperate TelehandlersOperate Off-Road EquipmentExcavationGradingTrenchingBackfillingSite PreparationLoad MaterialsMove MaterialsStockpile MaterialsExcavate Around Underground UtilitiesRead Grade StakesRead Site PlansRead BlueprintsDaily Equipment InspectionsBasic Preventative MaintenanceCommunicate EffectivelyFollow OSHA RegulationsFollow Jobsite Safety RequirementsOperate Multiple Types of Heavy EquipmentCommunicationOperate Heavy EquipmentPerform Daily Equipment Inspections

Qualifications

5 Years of Heavy Equipment Operating ExperienceExperience in Commercial ProjectsExperience in Civil ProjectsExperience in Utility ProjectsExperience in Roadway ProjectsExperience in Site Development ProjectsOSHA 10 CertificationCDLNCCCOOther Equipment Certifications

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for projects located in the Buffalo, NY area . This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is up to $50/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Heavy Equipment Operator and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

  • Safely operate heavy equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, skid steers, backhoes, motor graders, rollers, telehandlers, and off-road equipment

  • Perform excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and site preparation

  • Load, move, and stockpile materials safely and efficiently

  • Excavate around existing underground utilities

  • Read grade stakes, site plans, and blueprints

  • Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance

  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and ground crews

  • Follow all OSHA regulations and jobsite safety requirements

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience

  • Experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment

  • Experience in commercial, civil, utility, roadway, or site development projects

  • Ability to read grade stakes, blueprints, and site plans

  • OSHA 10 Certification is a plus, but not required

  • CDL, NCCCO, or other equipment certifications are a plus

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

  • Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked

  • Vacation Pay

  • Health insurance

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, pleasecall or visit your closest Tradesmen office (https://www.tradesmeninternational.com/directory/) to verify the request.

Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com)

Location

US-NY-BUFFALO

Posted Date 1 month ago (7/7/2026 10:58 AM)

Req ID 2026-366970

Category Equipment - Operator

Travel No

Location US-NY-BUFFALO

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