Excavator Operators for hire in Lancaster, PA
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Heavy Equipment Operation7%Leadership6%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years30%6-10 years10%Current company
Waste Management of PA
YORK BUILDING PRODUCTS
Stewart & TateTime at current job
2-5 years57%1-2 years29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 626 profiles for Excavator Operators in Lancaster, PA
Last updated: Oct 17, 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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Pipe Layer/Equipment Operator
Conestoga, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL aForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCarpentryHeavy Equipment Operator
Manheim, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSpinning Class InstructionAssociate Safety ProfessionalCertified Safety Professional+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipStream & River RestorationRegulatory ComplianceComplianceExcavator Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Welding CertificationWeldingSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsDozerExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsEquipment 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+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsDozerConcreteHeay Equipment Operator
Leola, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CDLSkills
Microsoft WordWord ProcessingDocumentation ToolsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsHeavy Equipment Operator
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Skills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceBackhoe OperationLoader 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: heavy equipment operation, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Tanker Endorsement.
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, heay equipment operator and pipe layer/equipment operator.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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