Terminal Operator
Columbus, OH · On-site
Experienced Excavator Operator
Lancaster, OH · On-site
$20.50 - $27.25/hr
Energy Storage Excavator Operator - Ohio
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$34 - $44/hr
Energy Storage Excavator Operator - Ohio
Johnstown, OH · On-site
$34 - $44/hr
Energy Storage Excavator Operator - Ohio
Columbus, OH · On-site
$34 - $44/hr
Material Handler
New Albany, OH · On-site
$17/hr
Material Handler
New Albany, OH · On-site
$17/hr
10 of the Most Popular Types of Backhoe Jobs in 2026
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Top Types Of Backhoe Jobs

500 An Hour
Salary range: $52,000 - $75,000
500 An Hour is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 500 An Hour jobs pay between $52,000 (25th percentile) and $75,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for 500 An Hour job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
No Experience Excavator Operator
Salary range: $45,000 - $59,500
No Experience Excavator Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for No Experience Excavator Operator jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for No Experience Excavator Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Remote Excavator Operator
Salary range: $45,000 - $59,500
Remote Excavator Operator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Remote Excavator Operator jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Remote Excavator Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Heavy Equipment
Salary range: $62,500 - $76,000
Heavy equipment jobs are typically within the construction or industrial maintenance industries. The two main categories of heavy equipment jobs are heavy equipment operator and heavy equipment mechanic. As a heavy equipment operator, you are in charge of running large pieces of equipment to help build or maintain roads, bridges, large structures, and tunnels or pipelines. Your job duties may include operating bulldozers, front-end loaders, or backhoes responsibly during large projects. Heavy equipment mechanics, on the other hand, help to keep this equipment in working order for the operators by working on engines and other moving parts of the machinery.
Excavator Operator
Salary range: $45,000 - $59,500
As an excavator operator, you control the heavy equipment that moves dirt, sand, and other materials on construction sites. In addition to operating the excavator machine, your job duties are to perform routine maintenance on your excavator and coordinate with your supervisor for major repairs. Since your heavy machinery will move earth, rubble, and debris around the construction sites at your jobs, you need to communicate with the site supervisor and other construction workers to ensure everyone’s safety while you’re operating the excavator.
Excavation
Salary range: $37,000 - $57,500
Excavation is a common job search query. Most salaries for Excavation jobs pay between $37,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Excavation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary range: $40,500 - $56,000
The job of an entry-level heavy equipment operator is to operate and perform maintenance on machinery used in building construction, like excavators, haul trucks, or snowcats. Someone in this role should follow all safety regulations on a construction site. An entry-level heavy equipment operator often works under direct supervision, although they may take on small building projects as they gain experience and demonstrate skills. Qualifications include a high school diploma and on-the-job training, although additional licensure or certification may be required for certain types of machinery.
300K
Salary range: $125,000 - $325,000
300K is a common job search query. Most salaries for 300K jobs pay between $125,000 (25th percentile) and $325,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for 300K job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Excavator Loader Operator
Salary range: $40,500 - $56,000
Excavator Loader Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Excavator Loader Operator jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Excavator Loader Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Remote Excavator
Salary range: $45,000 - $59,500
Remote Excavator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Remote Excavator jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Excavator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.