Excavator Operators for hire in New York, NY
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 6%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 5%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 81%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
- Vocational or technical training
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
Skanska
Republic Services
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 63%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $134,063 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,313 – $279,461 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Maspeth, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPower ToolsPlumbers Apprentice
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceDangerous GoodsHazardous Materials TransportationHazmatHAZMAT ProtocolsHazardous Material Handling+4 moreSkills
Secret ClearanceStrategic PlanningLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsFirst AidHeavy Equipment Operator
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10CDL aSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment OperationExcavator Operator
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aOSHA+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPavingHeavy Equipment OperationPaving Site GradingExcavationHeavy Equipment Operator
Kearny, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationNCCER CertificationMSHA CertificationTWIC CardSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForkliftLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderMaterial Handling 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 103 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: leadership, heavy equipment operation 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 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, plumbers apprentice and heavy equipment 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 New York, NY, 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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