Excavator Operators for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills5%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
Republic Services
Skanska
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
Time at current job
More than 5 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,161 profiles for Excavator Operators in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $232,319 yearly
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Equipment Operator
Bloomfield, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationIICRC CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceSheet Metal Worker
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationEPA Type IConfined Space CertificationJourneyman HVACAerial Lift CertificationDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCDL Driver/ Operator
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CDLAerial Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsManagementEHSHeavy Equipment Operator
Union, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOTRAnalysis SkillsDrivingVolumetric mixer operator
Belleville, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementDrivingLift TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationHazmatOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake Endorsement+11 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsDelivery Driving
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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: leadership, communication skills and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour and OSHA 10.
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, sheet metal worker and CDL driver/ 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, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 23 years of professional experience.
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