Excavator Operators for hire in Lancaster, PA
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting7%Communication Skills7%Heavy Equipment Operation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree4%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years12%6-10 years16%Current company
Kinsley Construction
Hershey Excavating LLCA H MoyerTime at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years19%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lancaster, PA: $53,328 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,738 – $65,020 yearly
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Equipment Operator
Willow Street, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDLFlagger CertificationBlueprint ReadingOSHA 10CDL BSafety Training Undergone+1 moreSkills
Construction InspectionMechanic ExperienceFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsConstruction Site InspectionsMechanic
Columbia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDLCommercial Truck Driving+6 moreSkills
CDLHeavy Equipment OperationDrivingCommercial VehicleLiquid Cargo TransportationRoll-Off TruckEquipment Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Crane Lifting OperationsCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsDozerWater TreatmentEquipment Operator/Pipe crew
Leola, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourMasonrySkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingRoofingElectrical ExperienceLoader OperationHeavy Equipment OperationLaborer/Operator
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Machine Operator/Laborer
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneHazmat EndorsementSkills
Heavy LiftingExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationConstruction ExperienceOutdoor Work 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 116 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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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 Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: equipment operator, heay equipment operator and heavy machine operator/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 Lancaster, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 20 years of professional experience.
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