Excavator Operators for hire in Newark, DE

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    756

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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 C

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceService Technician Experience
  • Equipment Operator

    Elkton, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Mold Remediation+9 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingConstruction InspectionTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Heavy equipment operator

    Elkton, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Bear, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    ManufacturingDriver's LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service
  • Pipe Layer

    Newark, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+1 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction Project ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceManaging Construction Projects
  • Laborer/Operator

    New Castle, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourJourneyman LicenseDriver's License

    Skills

    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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