Excavator Operators for hire in Wilmington, DE
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Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Vocational or technical training8%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Allan Myers
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
ADS ConstructionTime at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year17%More than 5 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 3, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, DE: $68,801 yearly
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Excavation
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCDL BSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLabor/Operator
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHATWIC Card+18 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicensePERC Card+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipEnvironmental Technician
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceHazardous Waste ManifestsTraffic Control Specialist/Laborer
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationHazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingCDL aHeavy Equipment Operation+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLawn CareTree TrimmingTrimming (Gardening Technique)Heavy Highway
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationAsbestos CertificationOSHA 10TWIC CardSkills
Time ManagementConstruction InspectionAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceLeadership
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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 103 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 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, labor/operator and environmental technician.
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 Wilmington, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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