Excavator Operators for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills7%Heavy Equipment Operation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Vocational or technical training14%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%Less than a year10%Current company
Republic Services
Zoladz Construction Co , IncAAA trash be goneTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 458 profiles for Excavator Operators in Buffalo, NY
Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $85,067 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,532 – $105,592 yearly
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Operator/Laborer
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DConfined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+11 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionTime ManagementForeman/Supervisor
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL a+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingStream & River RestorationLandscaping
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DAerial Lift CertificationTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingOverhead Crane CertificationMSHA Certification+22 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsEquipment Operator
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCDL aCPRSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment RepairMedical Emergency ResponseEmergency MedicineUnderground driller helper
Depew, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourClass EHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceLeadershipDecision Making
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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: leadership, communication skills and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
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, landscaping and foreman/supervisor.
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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 23 years of professional experience.
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