Excavator Operators for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Vocational or technical training10%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Reworld waste128 plumbingAshland Landscape SupplyTime at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 698 profiles for Excavator Operators in Boston, MA
Last updated: Oct 7, 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
Saugus, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRExcavatorTWIC CardCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTeam SupervisionTeam LeadershipTransfer station Braintree heavy equipment operator
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10ExcavatorForklift CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOhmmeterLeadershipIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLoad Operator
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsManagementHeavy Equipment OperationTeam LeadershipEquipment operator
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRExcavator+2 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsDozerHeavy Equipment Operator
Revere, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationHoisting License+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingPresentation SkillsMechanic ExperienceMechanical ExcavatorsBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsExcavation Foreman
Stoneham, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10CPRCDL B+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingConstruction Project ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceManaging Construction ProjectsProject Management Experience in ConstructionCrane Operation
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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 105 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: leadership, communication skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: OSHA 10, Driver's License 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, tri-axle / equipment operator and 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 Boston, MA, 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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