Excavator Operators for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 7%
- Leadership
- 5%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
Current company
Nucor Corporation
Clean Harbors
Rumpke
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 56%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 11%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,008 profiles for Excavator Operators in Cincinnati, OH
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $71,507 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,246 – $123,969 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator/ Field supervisor
Latonia, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
CPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationLandscapingCore drill operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA Safety CertificationFlagger CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementTower ClimbingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLabor/Operator
Erlanger, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceLawn CareMowingHeavy Equipment Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLift TruckExcavator Operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPROSHA 10ExcavatorAEDFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCDL Operator/labor
Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DConfined Space CertificationF EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationNATE Certification+22 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOTROrganizational SkillsLeadershipConstruction InspectioncURL
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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, leadership and communication skills.
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: labor/operator, core drill operator and CDL operator/labor.
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 Cincinnati, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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