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Excavator Operator

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$16.75 - $21.50/hr

... Operators & Foreman - Great Pay, Paid Training! Join the team at Diplomat Demo - Building the future, safely and professionally. Diplomat Demo is a full-service demolition, excavation, and site work ...

Crushing - Excavator Operator

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$21.25 - $28.25/hr

... demolition, crushing, logging, clearing and grubbing and marine construction. Benefits ... The position of an Crushing Excavator/Heavy Equipment Operator in the Crushing Department moves ...

Operates large sized specialty excavators and heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in ... Five years+ experience operating specialty demolition excavators is required. * At least five years ...

Operates large sized specialty excavators and heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in ... Five years+ experience operating specialty demolition excavators is required. * At least five years ...

Operates large sized specialty excavators and heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in ... Five years+ experience operating specialty demolition excavators is required. * At least five years ...

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How much do internship demolition excavator operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship demolition excavator operator in the United States is $24.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Demolition Excavator Operator vs Demolition Excavator Operator?

AspectInternship Demolition Excavator OperatorDemolition Excavator Operator
CertificationsMay require basic OSHA or safety training, no formal certification neededTypically requires OSHA certification and specialized demolition training
ExperienceEntry-level, gaining hands-on experienceExperienced, with several years in demolition projects
Work EnvironmentSupervised, training-focused environmentIndependent or team-based demolition sites
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with demolition tasks, learning equipment operationOperating excavators for demolition, ensuring safety and efficiency

The main difference is that an Internship Demolition Excavator Operator is a training position focused on gaining experience, while a Demolition Excavator Operator is a fully qualified professional responsible for operating equipment on demolition sites.

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Utilities - Excavator Operator

Fred Smith Company

High Point, NC • On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Excavator/Heavy Equipment Operator

Want to be part of a company who gives back to their employees? You've stopped at the right ad! We expect a lot from our employees, but we also give a lot in return.

We care about our employees by providing an exceptional benefits package. We also work to further our employees' careers by doing our best to promote within the company. If you care about job performance, work well with others, can be accountable, have a positive attitude, can follow company/safety guidelines, are dependable, punctual, respond positively to supervision, you will be a great fit for our company!

Operating since 1983, the Smith-Rowe Team has grown and developed into a formidable construction company. Our organization employs teams with capabilities in structures, grading, utilities, storm drain, retaining walls, sound walls, signage, demolition, crushing, logging, clearing and grubbing and marine construction.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Telemedicine
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Sign On/Referral Bonuses

Position Overview: This position requires relocation or a local candidate. The company does not offer relocation benefits. The position of an Excavator/Heavy Equipment Operator in the Utilities Department moves mass excavation and digs trenches in an off-road environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct pre-shift and post-shift daily inspections of equipment for safety and mechanical defects.
  • Operate/drive construction type equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth, concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on road beds and dirt/earth surfaces in a safe manner.
  • May perform minor repairs and maintain equipment as needed.
  • General labor as needed.

Education and/or Experience:

3 – 5 years' experience preferred. High school diploma/GED, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Valid driver's license preferred. Must be safety oriented. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions, communicate tactfully and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the public. Able to learn and comply with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations. Able to learn and comply with all company policies and procedures. Ability to travel and to work overtime when required. Must be able to pass a drug screen. Must have a strong work ethic. Must be 18 years of age.

Physical Demands: The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to push and pull with hands, arms, and feet repetitively. Must have good visual and auditory physical capabilities in order to manage sights and sounds in a hazardous construction environment. Able to be alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, machinery, equipment, and moving traffic when applicable. Coordination between hand, eyes, feet to guide equipment and objects is required. Must be able to mount and dismount off of vehicles and equipment. Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Must be able to walk on uneven terrain. Able to lift up to 70 pounds.

Environmental Working Conditions:

All work is performed outside in heat, cold, and inclement weather. Exposure to all elements of nature. Exposure to all types of terrain.

NOTE: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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