Excavator Operators for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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 Brooklyn, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
More than 10 years52%6-10 years32%1-2 years8%Current company
G & M Works LLCRepublic Services
360IndustrialTime at current job
More than 5 years52%2-5 years23%Less than a year16%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $71,793 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLConfined Space CertificationMechanical ExcavatorsOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Microsoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyEnglishSpanishHeavy Equipment Operator
Rockaway Park, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aSkills
Front Loader TruckMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsDrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTWIC CardRough Terrain Forklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft WordWord Processingconcrete carpenter
Woodhaven, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationFlagging for Traffic ControlOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsConcrete FormingCarpentryWoodworkingOperator
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSedimentLeadershipFront Loader TruckSafe Work PracticesHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment 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 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: leadership, heavy equipment operation and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour and OSHA 10.
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 and loader 993k/994k cat , (adt) articulated dump truck, track dozer and excavator operator/driver.
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 Brooklyn, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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