Excavator Operators for hire in Virginia Beach, VA
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills8%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Master's degree5%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
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HRCPBranscome IncTime at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years40%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 803 profiles for Excavator Operators in Virginia Beach, VA
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Virginia Beach, VA: $54,244 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,083 – $71,619 yearly
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Senior Equipment Operator /Safety Coordinator
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Flagging for Traffic ControlTraffic Control Safety ProtocolsDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10OSHA+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipManagementFront End Loader Operator
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLift TruckHi-LoHeavy Equipment Operator
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman LicenseDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersExcavationHeavy Equipment Operator
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10CDL aCPROSHACDL BSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseExcavatorNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafeCrane Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipAmmeterOhmmeterHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator/LaborerHeavy equipment operator
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceProduct ManagementAnalysis 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 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: heavy lifting, communication skills 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 Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: equipment operator, heavy equipment operator and senior equipment operator /safety coordinator.
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 Virginia Beach, 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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