Excavator Operators for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Heavy Equipment Operation7%Supervising Experience5%Excavator5%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree8%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years2%Current company
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Less than a year13%1-2 years22%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $71,476 yearly
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Excavator Operator
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aOSHASkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPavingHeavy Equipment OperationPaving Site GradingExcavationForm Carpenter/Skilled Laborer
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseClass EFire Safety CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingBarista ExperienceAmadeusMicrosoft Outlook CalendarWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementCommercial Truck DrivingX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementSkills
Front Loader TruckRegional LaneOTRRear Loader TruckMechanical ExcavatorsCompactorsGas Pipeline Installation / Excavator
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CDLAEDFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSkills
UnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadFlatbedHeavy Equipment OperationDuctworkExcavator/Dozer Operator
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
BulldozersDozerHeavy Equipment OperationSkills
ExcavatorDrivingBox TruckDelivery Driver ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationDump TruckExcavator Operator
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Construction ExperienceHand ToolsCarpentryWoodworkingPower ToolsExcavator
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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 102 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: heavy equipment operation, supervising experience and excavator.
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: gas pipeline installation / excavator, loader 993k/994k cat , (adt) articulated dump truck, track dozer and excavator operator/driver and form carpenter/skilled laborer.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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