Excavator Operators for hire in Philadelphia, PA
Find excavator operators who can efficiently handle heavy machinery, excavate soil and rock and perform tasks like grading and demolition with precision and safety. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Philadelphia, PA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 80%
- Vocational or technical training
- 10%
- Associate's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Republic Services
Vulcan Materials
Martin Marietta
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,279 profiles for Excavator Operators in Philadelphia, PA
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $65,059 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,001 – $74,256 yearly
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Utility Laborer
Pennsauken, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Engineer in TrainingDOT Physical CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipGIS SoftwarePipe Layer/Equipment Operator
Merchantville, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsExperienced Excavator Operator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckMaterial Handling Equipment OperationElectric Pallet JackDriver's LicensePallet Jack+9 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHi-LoCommunication SkillsConstruction Equipment Operator 1st Class
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+16 moreSkills
LeadershipConstruction InspectionOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IEPA Type IIMachine OperationDriver's LicenseElectrical LicenseEPA Refrigeration Certification+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAPQPFront End Loader Operator
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementBaton PermitCertified Pool OperatorPERC CardArmed Security LicenseTWIC Card+22 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
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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: 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: heavy equipment operator, pipe layer/equipment operator and construction equipment operator 1st class.
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 Philadelphia, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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