Excavator Operator
Louisa, VA · On-site
$20.50 - $27/hr
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Louisa, VA · On-site
$20.50 - $27/hr
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Louisa, VA · On-site
$20.50 - $27/hr
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Chester, VA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
Excavate for utility installation, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems (Mainline ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chester, VA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
Excavate for utility installation, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems (Mainline ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chester, VA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
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Chester, VA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
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Louisa, VA · On-site
Excavate for utility installation, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems (Mainline ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Louisa, VA · On-site
Excavate for utility installation, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems (Mainline ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $28.75/hr
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Norfolk, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $28.75/hr
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Suffolk, VA · On-site
$20 - $26.25/hr
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Suffolk, VA · On-site
$20 - $26.25/hr
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Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $29/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $29/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Newport News, VA · On-site
$20.50 - $27/hr
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Newport News, VA · On-site
$20.50 - $27/hr
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Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $29/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $29/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
$20 - $26.25/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
$20 - $26.25/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
$20.50 - $27/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
$20.50 - $27/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Suffolk, VA · On-site
$20 - $26.25/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Suffolk, VA · On-site
$20 - $26.25/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $29/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $29/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Newport News, VA · On-site
$20.50 - $27/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Newport News, VA · On-site
$20.50 - $27/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $29/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $29/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
Operate hydraulic excavators (e.g., Cat 330, 336, 349, or similar) to perform precise digging ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $28.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Operate a excavator in close proximity to equipment and the public safely. * Perform daily fluid ... Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely. * Considers if there is a safer way to perform ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$21.75 - $28.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Operate a excavator in close proximity to equipment and the public safely. * Perform daily fluid ... Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely. * Considers if there is a safer way to perform ...
Chester, VA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
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Chester, VA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
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Chester, VA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
Position Overview Allan Myers is seeking an Experienced Skilled Pipe Excavator Operator with a ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chester, VA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
Position Overview Allan Myers is seeking an Experienced Skilled Pipe Excavator Operator with a ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chester, VA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
Position Overview Allan Myers is seeking an Experienced Skilled Pipe Excavator Operator with a ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
Chester, VA · On-site
$21 - $27.75/hr
Position Overview Allan Myers is seeking an Experienced Skilled Pipe Excavator Operator with a ... If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and ...
$9.29 - $10.53
1% of jobs
$10.53 - $11.76
2% of jobs
$11.76 - $13
8% of jobs
$13 - $14.23
7% of jobs
$15.06 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.23 - $15.47
9% of jobs
$15.47 - $16.70
11% of jobs
The median wage is $17.43 / hr.
$16.70 - $17.94
18% of jobs
$17.94 - $19.17
16% of jobs
$19.35 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.17 - $20.41
15% of jobs
$20.41 - $21.64
8% of jobs
$21.64 - $22.88
4% of jobs
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$17
$22
An Excavator Helper assists heavy equipment operators by performing tasks such as site preparation, material handling, and equipment maintenance. They help with loading and unloading materials, ensuring the work area is clear and safe, and following safety guidelines. Additionally, they may assist in basic machine maintenance and signal operators for positioning. This role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and awareness of construction and excavation site protocols.
As an Excavator Helper, your daily tasks usually include assisting the excavator operator by clearing debris, preparing materials, setting up work areas, and following instructions for safe digging operations. You may also be responsible for flagging, signaling, and helping to maintain or inspect machinery and tools. The role requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and often requires teamwork with operators, laborers, and site supervisors. By efficiently supporting the operator and the crew, you help keep the construction project on schedule and maintain a safe working environment.
To thrive as an Excavator Helper, you need good physical stamina, attention to safety, and a basic understanding of construction site operations, typically with a high school diploma or GED. Familiarity with hand tools, signaling methods, and safety certifications like OSHA 10 are often required. Reliability, effective communication, and a willingness to learn are valued soft skills in this role. These qualifications help ensure that work proceeds efficiently, safely, and in close coordination with heavy equipment operators and the rest of the construction team.
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Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Allan Myers is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Excavator Operator to join our Mainline Pipe Crew or Mass Excavation Crew on heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate has at least three (3) years of experience operating excavators in site development, utility installation, or large-scale excavation projects. This role is essential to ensuring safe and efficient operations on our job sites.
Key Responsibilities
Our Company Does Work That Matters
Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.
At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.
Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:
Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.
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Construction
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Worcester, PA, US
1939