Excavator Operators for hire in Columbus, OH
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Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Vocational or technical training5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
B&S Site DevelopmentDoss EnterprisesIUOE LOCAL 18Time at current job
Less than a year56%1-2 years33%2-5 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 709 profiles for Excavator Operators in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $79,135 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,375 – $102,034 yearly
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Commercial Roofing Foreman
Groveport, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+16 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCrane Operator/Forklift Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitCrane Lifting OperationsConfined Space CertificationF Endorsement+22 moreSkills
Time ManagementCoiled SteelLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseIMSA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourJourneyman LicenseDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOSHA Safety CertificationElectric Pallet JackDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLift TruckForman/Supervisor
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
MiningMSHA CertificationManaging Mining TeamsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceMiningHeavy Equipment Operator/Water truck driver/Heavy haul truck driver
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationHazmatDoD ExperienceConstruction ExperienceAerial Lift CertificationLoader Operation+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor 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 99 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 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 CPR.
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, commercial roofing foreman and forman/supervisor.
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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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