Excavator Operators for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting8%Heavy Equipment Operation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years28%3-5 years12%Current company
Arbor Pro of VirginiaRepublic Services
4 square servicesTime at current job
2-5 years56%1-2 years24%More than 5 years15%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $69,018 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,878 – $85,248 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Safety Inspections for Hazard IdentificationAEDFacility InspectionFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Site InspectionsDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardHoisting LicenseHVAC Certification+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceProduct ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Substance Abuse CounselorDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManagementStore ManagementRetail ManagementManagement Experience Within Retail IndustryMerchandisingHeavy Equipment Operator
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
BulldozersConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDozerOSHA 10+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingFront Loader TruckLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy equipment operator (excavator)
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementEPA CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA+7 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersHeavy Equipment Operator
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckLift TruckForkliftLoader OperationBackhoe Operation
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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 101 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 heavy equipment operation.
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: heavy equipment operator and heavy equipment operator (excavator).
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 Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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