Excavator Operators for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8%
- Vocational or technical training
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Kiewit Underground
ARS/Rescue Rooter
Sims Metal
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $71,743 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,906 – $78,097 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Heavy Equipment Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10ExcavatorCPRNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment Operator A
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTruck DrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Registered DietitianFlagger CertificationNCCER CertificationCPRHeavy Equipment OperationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationExcavator Operator
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseExcavatorConfidential ClearanceOSHASkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsLoader OperationConstruction ExperienceDrivingBackhoe 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 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 equipment operation, communication skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
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 pipe layer/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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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