Excavator Operators for hire in Baltimore, MD

Find excavator operators who can efficiently handle heavy machinery, excavate soil and rock and perform tasks like grading and demolition with precision and safety. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Baltimore, MD to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Heavy Lifting6%
    Organizational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED80%
    Bachelor's degree11%
    Vocational or technical training4%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    Stella May Contracting
    Stella May Contracting, Inc
    Wirtz and Daughters
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year34%
    1-2 years31%
    2-5 years17%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Baltimore, MD: $71,805 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $63,174$81,614 yearly

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  • Government Contractor

    Rosedale, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DLifeguard ExperienceCertified Pool OperatorOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTWIC Card+10 more

    Skills

    Lifeguard ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Installer , Installation, Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Operation

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDJourneyman HVACFirst Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's License+6 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceFront-End LoadersExcavatorSite Preparation ExcavationHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozers
  • Heavy Demolition/Wrecking Excavator Operator Heavy equipment operator

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourTWIC CardHoisting License+7 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsFront Loader TruckHeavy Lifting
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Road RollersAerial Lift CertificationFall Protection CertificationDriver's LicenseLoader OperationTWIC Card+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingLawn CareConstruction Experience
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+13 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadership
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+7 more

    Skills

    Construction InspectionSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills

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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: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.

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, government contractor and heavy demolition/wrecking excavator operator 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 10 years of professional experience.

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