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Contract Excavator Owner Operator Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Virlina Turf LLC

Operator (DryJect)

Cary, NC · On-site

$300/day

This is a seasonal job, on a flexible schedule doing specialized contract work for golf courses and ... Typically, operators meet at a predetermined sight and travel with owner to individual jobs. There ...

Town of Clayton

Electric Line Technician III

Clayton, NC · On-site

$63K/yr

The employee performs switching and tagging operations, performs line work, locates town owned ... operating condition. Operates excavators, trencher, backhoes and other light, medium, and heavy ...

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How much do contract excavator owner operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract excavator owner operator in Raleigh, NC is $25.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.01 and $27.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Excavator Owner Operator vs Contract Excavator Employee?

AspectContract Excavator Owner OperatorContract Excavator Employee
CredentialsRelevant excavator certifications, CDL (if applicable)Same certifications, often provided or required by employer
Work EnvironmentSelf-managed, operates own equipment on various sitesWorks on employer’s equipment, follows company policies
Employer RelationshipIndependent contractor, responsible for taxes and equipment maintenanceEmployee, receives benefits and payroll deductions

The main difference between a Contract Excavator Owner Operator and a Contract Excavator Employee lies in their employment status and equipment ownership. Owner operators work independently, own their equipment, and manage their own business, while employees operate equipment provided by the employer and follow company policies. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in work setup and legal responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Contract Excavator Owner Operator job openings in Raleigh, NC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,889 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Operator (DryJect)

Virlina Turf LLC

Cary, NC • On-site

$300/day

Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

This is a seasonal job, on a flexible schedule doing specialized contract work for golf courses and sports field. Work schedule is determined on reserved dates of clients on days scheduled in advance.

A typical season runs between March - October, with a year requiring anywhere from 40-70 total days of participation. Operators usually have a schedule that enables flexibility. An example would be someone who has a small lawn care company or gutter cleaning business that can schedule their jobs on days that no jobs are scheduled.

The specialized service is called DryJect, and is a aeration/sand injection process for golf greens and other fine turf. The position is for operator(s) for the DryJect machines on each job site.

The territory for this company is Eastern NC and the entire state of Virginia, so travel is required. Typically, operators meet at a predetermined sight and travel with owner to individual jobs. There are some instances that job sites could extend into western NC, SC and GA. Non-local jobs involve hotel stays the night before, provided by the owner.

This is Outside work in all conditions such as cold, wet, hot, humid, windy, etc. It is not for Everyone. Running these machines require a certain amount of manual labor such as pulling and rolling up 150' hoses and operating machines that are walked.

Videos of these machines being operated can be found at DryJect.com.

Company Description

Aeration for golf courses and sports fields.