Excavator Operators for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Vocational or technical training9%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years12%Current company
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JJIDJJID incTime at current job
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years12%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 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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Equipment Operator
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationExcavationLoader OperationDriver's LicenseExcavatorEarthmovingSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceGrader Operator,Dozer,Excavator Gradall all fine grade
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL aCDL BTWIC CardSkills
Heavy LiftingExcavationCrane OperationCraneDump TruckTruck DrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementFront Loader TruckHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceHeavy equipment operator
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceEquipment Operator
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourRestoration Industry ExperienceSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingConstruction Inspection ExperienceTime ManagementHaul Truck Driver
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingMaterials Handling
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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 104 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, heavy lifting and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
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 15 years of professional experience.
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