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H&K Group

Excavator Operator

Doylestown, PA · On-site

$22 - $29.25/hr

... for an Excavator Operator! Experience with a 330 excavator with a hammer is not required but ... Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to ...

H&K Group

Excavator Operator

Doylestown, PA · On-site

$22 - $29.25/hr

... for an Excavator Operator! Experience with a 330 excavator with a hammer is not required but ... Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to ...

H&K Group

Excavator Operator

Doylestown, PA · On-site

$22 - $29.25/hr

... for an Excavator Operator! Experience with a 330 excavator with a hammer is not required but ... Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to ...

H&K Group

Excavator Operator

Doylestown, PA · On-site

$22 - $29.25/hr

Plumstead Quarry, in partnership with H&K Group, Inc., is looking for an Excavator Operator ... Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to ...

H&K Group

Experienced Excavator Operator

Pottstown, PA · On-site

$21.75 - $29/hr

Excavator Operator Reading Site Contractors (Pottstown Division), a division of the H&K Group, Inc ... Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to ...

Republic Services

Excavator Operator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$22.75 - $30/hr

The Operator - Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...

Republic Services

Excavator Operator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$22.75 - $30/hr

The Operator - Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...

Republic Services

Excavator Operator

Philadelphia, PA

$22.75 - $30/hr

The Operator - Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...

H&K Group

Experienced Excavator Operator

Pottstown, PA · On-site

$21.75 - $29/hr

... Experienced Excavator Operator. The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, experienced, and ... Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to ...

Republic Services

Excavator Operator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$22.75 - $30/hr

The Operator - Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...

Republic Services

Excavator Operator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$22.75 - $30/hr

The Operator - Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...

H&K Group

Experienced Excavator Operator

Pottstown, PA · On-site

$21.75 - $29/hr

... Experienced Excavator Operator. The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, experienced, and ... Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to ...

H&K Group

Experienced Excavator Operator

Pottstown, PA · On-site

$21.75 - $29/hr

... Experienced Excavator Operator. The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, experienced, and ... Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to ...

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How much do excavator operator wheel jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for excavator operator wheel in the United States is $26.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Excavator Operator Wheel vs Excavator Operator Track?

AspectExcavator Operator WheelExcavator Operator Track
Work EnvironmentUrban construction sites, roadwork, landscapingRough terrain, mining, heavy-duty construction
CertificationsOperator license, safety trainingOperator license, safety training
UsageDesigned for paved surfaces and firm groundDesigned for uneven, soft, or rugged terrain

Both excavator operator wheel and track roles require similar certifications and safety training. The main difference lies in their work environments: wheel excavators are suited for urban and paved areas, while track excavators excel in rough, uneven terrains. Choosing between them depends on the project site conditions and operational needs.

How to get a job driving an excavator wheel?

To become an excavator operator, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with specialized training or certification in operating heavy machinery. Gaining experience through apprenticeships or entry-level positions and obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) or specific excavator operation certification can improve job prospects. Employers also value safety awareness, physical fitness, and familiarity with construction sites and equipment maintenance.
Infographic showing various Excavator Operator Wheel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 37% Full Time, 61% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,408 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Excavator Operator

Doylestown, PA • On-site

H&K Group
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$22 - $29.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment including excavator with hammer to perform construction tasks.

  • Perform daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and ensure safety policies are followed.

  • Maintain site conditions such as haul roads, stockpiles, and ensure proper product blending.

Job description

Overview
Plumstead Quarry, in partnership with H&K Group, Inc., is looking for an Excavator Operator! Experience with a 330 excavator with a hammer is not required but definitely a plus! The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely.
Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
  • Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
  • Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
  • Perform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheets
  • Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks/levers to operate heavy equipment including excavator with hammer
  • Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into finished product
  • Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled and dumps material into truck or rail
  • Provide excellent customer service to all customers on site
  • Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe
  • Keep stockpiles properly bermed and maintained
  • Ensure product is blended correctly
  • Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as lubricating and cleaning
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
  • One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school OR six months of related experience and/or training
    • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
  • Able to pass practical skills test for excavators and loaders
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
  • Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience
  • Two years of related experience and/or training
  • Experience and practical skills for other heavy equipment
    • Strong preference for experience and practical skills with a 330 excavator with hammer and loader
  • Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
  • OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands
  • Frequently required to
    • Sit
    • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
    • Reach with hands and arms
    • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
    • Talk or hear
  • Occasionally required to
    • Stand, walk, climb, and balance
    • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment
  • Regularly exposed to
    • Outside weather conditions
    • Vibration
  • Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles
  • Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts
  • Noise level is usually loud

Strategically located in central Bucks County, PA just north of Doylestown, Plumstead Quarry (formerly Plumstead Materials) has been producing high quality construction aggregate products since this greenfield quarry facility opened its doors on Point Pleasant Pike in Plumstead Township in 1996. From this key location, Plumstead Quarry can effectively serve customers throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties in PA, as well as the western NJ region and beyond. Consistently one of H&K's most productive quarry operations, this facility is a trusted Naceville Materials, JV operation (and a proud H&K/Naceville Materials, Inc. partnership).
H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years.
Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.
Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates' education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.
H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.
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