Excavator Operators for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Bachelor's degree13%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years20%Current company
J Fletcher Creamer & Son, IncRoto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Adrian L Merton, IncTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years16%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $67,869 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,666 – $77,199 yearly
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Excavator Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Forklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOhmmeter1St Grade ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy equipment, operator, excavators, back holes, loaders
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseBackflow CertificationWater Certification+1 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckLift TruckHi-LoPaintsWoodworkingMechanical ExcavatorsInstaller , Installation, Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Operation
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDJourneyman HVACFirst Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceFront-End LoadersExcavatorSite Preparation ExcavationHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersSupport Operator/Skilled laborer
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
BulldozersConfined Space CertificationRoad RollersMechanical ExcavatorsTrack-Type TractorsDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsBasic MathMathConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+13 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator
Beltsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CMotorcycle LicenseForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFront Desk
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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, heavy lifting and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
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: heavy equipment operator, heavy demolition/wrecking excavator operator heavy equipment operator and support operator/skilled 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 Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 5 years of professional experience.
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