Excavator Operators for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training7%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
NPL Construction
18 karatAEC
Time at current job
Less than a year38%2-5 years38%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 993 profiles for Excavator Operators in Pittsburgh, PA
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $81,077 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,688 – $103,215 yearly
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Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator
West View, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL a+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsDrivingLaborer/Operator
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDrivingUtility LocatingOil & GasLaborer/Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOil ChangeAutomotive RepairCar WashLead Heavy Equipment Operator
Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Fire SuppressionFirefightingHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingLeadershipFirefighting Specialized Equipment OperationCPR+26 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingTruck HandlingDrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationUnloadingLoadingLoad & Unload
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and DOT Physical Certification.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: laborer/operator, heavy equipment operator and journeyman heavy equipment 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 Pittsburgh, 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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