Excavator-Operators for hire in Arlington, VA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Vocational or technical training5%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years12%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years19%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Arlington, VA: $75,568 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,484 – $83,385 yearly
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Lead Roadway Maintenance Technician
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DForkliftFlagging for Traffic ControlDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceHeavy Equipment Operator
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWater CertificationTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingFront Loader TruckPlumbingBrake RepairOperator, Skilled Labor Mainline Commercial Pools
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEPA CertificationConfined Space CertificationEPA Type ICertified Pool OperatorOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+12 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceMachine Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationConstruction ObservationConstruction Site InspectionsDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL a+5 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadership DevelopmentHeavy Equipment Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsFire Watch
Falls Church, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDMechanical ExcavatorsDriver's LicenseSkid Steer LoaderOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourExcavator+3 moreSkills
UnloadingLoadingLift TruckDelivery DrivingOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)Skid Steer Loader
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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 111 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
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, operator, skilled labor mainline commercial pools and fire watch.
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 Arlington, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator-operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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