Excavator Operators for hire in Springfield, MA
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Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
ITG Communications, LLC
ARCO Construction
Waters Construction CoTime at current job
Less than a year40%2-5 years40%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 502 profiles for Excavator Operators in Springfield, MA
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MA: $89,562 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,472 – $107,710 yearly
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Roofer/Laborer
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHAServsafe+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseExcavator+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator/ Asphalt Paver/ Raker
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementCDL aForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSkid Steer Operator/Operations Foreman
Feeding Hills, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DExcavatorIndustrial EquipmentHoisting LicenseBulldozersMechanical Excavators+19 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingBackhoe OperationGrader OperationTurret Operator
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceDrivingExcavator
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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, 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 Class D.
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, turret operator and general laborer.
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 Springfield, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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