Excavator Operators for hire in Baltimore, MD

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Heavy Lifting7%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED80%
    Vocational or technical training9%
    Associate's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years12%
    6-10 years22%
  • Current company

    Maryland Transit Solutions
    Republic services
    Stella May Contracting, Inc
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year6%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years35%

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Last updated: Jul 21, 2026

Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Baltimore, MD: $71,931 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $64,383$80,363 yearly

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  • Truck Driver Class A and Heavy Equipment Operator

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples Endorsement

    Skills

    LowboyCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationTanker
  • Fmt Heavy Equipment Operator

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipFront Loader TruckRear Loader TruckCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DOSHA 10Driver's LicenseConfidential ClearanceClass EHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipFront Loader Truck
  • Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

    Brooklyn Park, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationExcavationLoader OperationOSHA 10

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceFront Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsProject Portfolio ManagementPPM Tools
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Flagger CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipSafe Drinking Water ActTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
  • Loading rail car

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CDL CDriver's LicenseWelding Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOTRSchedule ManagementUnloading

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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 104 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 time management.

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, heavy equipment operator/ yard jokey CDL a and fmt heavy equipment operator.

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 Baltimore, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?

Most excavator operators have 18 years of professional experience.

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