Excavator Operators for hire in Albany, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting8%Mechanic Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
Tom Jenkins Excavating LLCA Colarusso & Son, IncA and S enterprisesTime at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 386 profiles for Excavator Operators in Albany, NY
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $59,107 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,202 – $66,926 yearly
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Chemical Operator
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLOSHA Safety CertificationDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCPR+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsExcavator/Dozer Operator
Castleton-on-Hudson, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CDLPMPOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCDL a+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionEquipment Operator
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL a+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsOTRAutomotive RepairHeavy Equipment Operator
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CDLMechanical ExcavatorsF EndorsementLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMaintenanceConstruction ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeManual TransmissionExcavatorFill Finish Associate ll
Waterford, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementManufacturingBasic MathMathHeavy Equipment Operator
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DProcoreFlagger CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementExperience Working with ChildrenUnderground UtilitiesTeaching
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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 102 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: communication skills, heavy lifting and mechanic experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
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, heavy equipment operator/foreman and fill finish associate ll.
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 Albany, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 20 years of professional experience.
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