Excavator Operators for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 93%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
Current company
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Tetra Tech
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $62,174 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,909 – $82,405 yearly
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Heavy highway equipment operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationMasonry Tenant
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSuperintendent/Excavator Operator
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationCertified Project ManagerFundamentals of EngineeringAerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+16 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Driller
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingHoisting LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+10 moreSkills
LeadershipCoiled SteelOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceFlagger/Traffic Control
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+18 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsOTRService Technician Experience
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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: communication skills, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: labor-sewer dept, superintendent/excavator operator and assistant driller.
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 Cleveland, 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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