Excavator Operators for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Bachelor's degree8%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years16%6-10 years20%Current company
J Fletcher Creamer & Son, IncAllan Myers
Allen MyersTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years17%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $71,743 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,906 – $78,097 yearly
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Instrument Operator
Fairmount Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRForklift CertificationSkills
DemolitionLand SurveyingElectrical ExperienceCarpentryWoodworkingUnderground UtilitiesSkilled Laborer/Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFlagger CertificationFirearms LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsConstruction Site ExperienceConstruction ExperienceTraffic Control Safety ProtocolsTraffic ControlFire Watch
Falls Church, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDMechanical ExcavatorsDriver's LicenseSkid Steer LoaderOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourExcavator+3 moreSkills
UnloadingLoadingLift TruckDelivery DrivingOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)Skid Steer LoaderExcavator Operator
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Bladensburg, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Road RollersEnd DumpLoader OperationHeavy Equipment OperationFront-End LoadersSkills
AgtekMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsBulldozersDozerLoader 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 equipment operation and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Confined Space Certification.
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, instrument operator and fire watch.
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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 18 years of professional experience.
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