Excavator Operators for hire in Richmond, VA
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 Richmond, VA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
836
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Vocational or technical training8%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years26%Current company
4 square servicesAllan Myers
Allen Myers ConstructionTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years22%2-5 years52%
Browse Indeed's database of 836 profiles for Excavator Operators in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $69,018 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,878 – $85,248 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Brand ambassador
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDLAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCDLDrivingCommercial DrivingTravel Heavy Equipment Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationLean Six Sigma Yellow BeltOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperiencePublic SpeakingMechanic ExperienceWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackMilitaryHeavy Equipment Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardHoisting LicenseHVAC Certification+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckMechanic ExperienceProduct ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceFront Loader TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
Henrico, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Road ConstructionRoadway Construction ProjectsMSHA CertificationConstruction Site ExperienceOSHA 10Driver's License+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsDirectional DrillingConstruction Project ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceManaging Construction ProjectsProject Management Experience in ConstructionCDL Class A Driver
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationBICSI CertificationLow Voltage License+19 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOTRRegional LaneAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
What's the average time to fill an excavator operator role?
The average time to fill an excavator operator role is 111 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, CDL class a driver and travel 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 Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 20 years of professional experience.
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply