Excavator Operators for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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Heavy Equipment Operation8%Leadership5%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Vocational or technical training12%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years24%Current company
MPS Group, Inc
Rumpke
Adleta constructionTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years26%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 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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Head JV Baseball Coach
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganization DesignHeavy Equipment Operator
Dayton, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseDiving Operations+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy equipment operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationFood HandlingFood SafetyInventory ControlCore drill operator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA Safety CertificationFlagger CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckTime ManagementTower ClimbingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Erlanger, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
ExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationOutdoor Work ExperienceBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment Operator
Cold Spring, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10OSHASkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationExcavationTrenching Excavation MethodConstruction TrenchingRenovation
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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 101 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 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: heavy equipment operator, head JV baseball coach and equipment operator.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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