Excavator Operators for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills8%Mechanic Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years14%6-10 years22%Current company
Republic Services
SMS ServicesAbc plumbing and drainTime at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years21%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $55,648 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,365 – $58,029 yearly
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Excavator Operator / CDL A
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Heavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationDump TruckDrivingOutdoor Work ExperienceBackhoe OperationExcavator Operator
Barberton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DPlumbing LicensePassenger EndorsementScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Rotational MoldingService Technician ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceShipping & ReceivingReceiving ShipmentsCNC LatheWarehouse Associate/Forklift Operator/Delivery Driver
Barberton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL BSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Tallmadge, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceLead excavator operator regrade
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehiclePlumbingEngineering Equipment Operator
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL BSkills
Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckTime ManagementOutdoor Work ExperienceMowingMaintenance Work
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What's the average time to fill an excavator operator role?
The average time to fill an excavator operator role is 101 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do excavator operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an excavator operator include: heavy lifting, communication skills and mechanic experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: heavy equipment operator, gas located technician and excavator operator / CDL a.
What level of education is common for an excavator operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an excavator operator in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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