Excavator Operators for hire in Canton, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Vocational or technical training6%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years4%6-10 years26%Current company
Republic Services
IBEW local 71Vasco AsphaltTime at current job
Less than 1 year5%1-2 years24%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 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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Construction Laborer
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Construction Inspection ExperienceRear Loader TruckTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL BSkills
Regional LaneTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardWastewater CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCoiled SteelFront Loader TruckAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy equipment operator.\nLabor
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementCDL aForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingHazmat EndorsementSkills
Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementPlastic Mold Injection Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseExcavatorElectric Pallet Jack CertificationRough Terrain Forklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsExcavation Foreman / Operator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPower Tools
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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 104 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: communication skills, heavy lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
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: construction laborer, heavy equipment operator and heavy equipment operator/ truck 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 Canton, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 24 years of professional experience.
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