Excavator Operators for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 84%
- Vocational or technical training
- 11%
- Bachelor's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Quikrete
Heidelberg Materials
Vulcan Materials Company
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 756 profiles for Excavator Operators in Newark, DE
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $67,248 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,707 – $74,494 yearly
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Construction Laborer
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseRegistered DietitianDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceEquipment Operator
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Mold Remediation+9 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingConstruction InspectionTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy equipment operator
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
ManufacturingDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServicePipe Layer
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction Project ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceManaging Construction ProjectsLaborer/Operator
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourJourneyman LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceLeadershipStick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Welders (Tool)
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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, leadership and heavy equipment operation.
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: equipment operator, heavy equipment operator and laborer/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 Newark, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 21 years of professional experience.
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