Excavator Operators for hire in Boston, MA
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Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Vocational or technical training7%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
FE FRENCH CONSTRUCTION128 plumbingAgretech cooperation llaTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years10%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $120,245 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,906 – $203,916 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
West Newton, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Front Loader TruckHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceBackhoe OperationLoader OperationFormwork ConstructionMachine Operator
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA Safety CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHAOSHA 10Excavation Foreman
Stoneham, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementCPROSHA 10Skills
Heavy LiftingConstruction Project ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceManaging Construction ProjectsProject Management Experience in ConstructionCrane OperationMachine Operator
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsBasic MathLoad Operator
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationConfined Space CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceExcavatorManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Saugus, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsManagement
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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 heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Hoisting License.
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, machine operator and 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 Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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