Excavator Operators for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Heavy Lifting
- 10%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
- Associate's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Sims Metal
Tradesmen international
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,257 profiles for Excavator Operators in Columbia, MD
Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $72,657 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,378 – $83,294 yearly
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Utility Worker
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportExcavator Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10ExcavatorForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOhmmeterTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSeptic Installer
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceFormwork ConstructionHeavy Equipment Operator
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationMechanical ExcavatorsWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Excavator+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceEHSLeadershipSafe Drinking Water ActTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Beltsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CMotorcycle LicenseForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFront DeskHeavy Equipment Operator
Laurel, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Skills
Heavy Equipment OperationFront-End LoadersExcavatorBulldozersExcavationTrack-Type Tractors
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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: communication skills, heavy lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and First Aid 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, septic installer and crew leader.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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