Excavator Operators for hire in Canton, OH
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Lifting
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 79%
- Vocational or technical training
- 10%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
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Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canton, OH: $63,335 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,301 – $84,805 yearly
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Lead Excavator Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Louisville, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL B+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftMachine Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardJourneyman ElectricianWastewater CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's License+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCoiled SteelAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHDD diller and excavator operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseCDL CAir Brake EndorsementX Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipHydrovac TrucksExcavatorVacuum Excavation for Utility DetectionHeavy Equipment Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationMaintenance Work
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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 lifting, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CDL.
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, equipment operator for access company operate loaders,mini excavator and excavator,skid steer,jlg and heavy equipment operator/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 Canton, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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