Excavator Operators for hire in Dayton, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED98%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
IUOE LOCAL 18Precision Site Development LLC4C Excavating IncTime at current job
Less than a year50%More than 5 years38%2-5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 684 profiles for Excavator Operators in Dayton, OH
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dayton, OH: $69,694 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,315 – $94,654 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipEnd DumpHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10First Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator/CDL Driver
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationLOTODOT Physical CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOTRCoiled SteelCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment Operator/Driver
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementAED+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLogisticsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSupervisor
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationScaffolding Safety ProtocolsOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+6 moreSkills
Construction InspectionHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsTrainingFlatbedHeavy Equipment Operation
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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 organizational skills.
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: heavy equipment operator, pipe foreman and 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 Dayton, 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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