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10 of the Most Popular Types of Blade Operator Jobs in 2026

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The general academic qualifications for becoming a blade operator include a high school diploma or GED certificate. Many employers also require that you complete additional professional certification and licensing programs that teach you the basics of operating the equipment. Another common way to learn the necessary skills for the job is an apprenticeship program. Through these programs, you can learn everything you need to know for the position, and often, you are given a job placement after completing the apprenticeship. Additionally, you need to be comfortable operating heavy equipment, have decent mechanical skills, and be able to operate in a physical environment to be a blade operator.

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Top Types Of Blade Operator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Blade Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Finish Blade Operator

    Salary range: $43,000 - $67,500

    Finish Blade Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Finish Blade Operator jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $67,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Finish Blade Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Traveling Equipment Operator

    Salary range: $44,500 - $57,000

    Traveling Equipment Operator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Traveling Equipment Operator jobs pay between $44,500 (25th percentile) and $57,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Traveling Equipment Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Non Union Pd10 Operator

    Salary range: $35,000 - $46,000

    Non Union Pd10 Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Non Union Pd10 Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Non Union Pd10 Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Rail Excavator Operator

    Salary range: $45,000 - $59,500

    Rail Excavator Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Rail Excavator Operator jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Rail Excavator Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Heavy Equipment Broker

    Salary range: $62,500 - $76,000

    Heavy Equipment Broker is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Heavy Equipment Broker jobs pay between $62,500 (25th percentile) and $76,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Heavy Equipment Broker job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Coal Mining Equipment Operator

    Salary range: $40,500 - $56,000

    Coal Mining Equipment Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Coal Mining Equipment Operator jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Coal Mining Equipment Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator

    Salary range: $40,500 - $56,000

    Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Excavator Operator

    Salary range: $45,000 - $59,500

    Entry Level Excavator Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Entry Level Excavator Operator jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Excavator Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Heavy Equipment Operator Relocation Provided

    Salary range: $40,500 - $56,000

    Heavy Equipment Operator Relocation Provided is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Heavy Equipment Operator Relocation Provided jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Heavy Equipment Operator Relocation Provided job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Full Time Bulldozer Operator

    Salary range: $36,500 - $56,000

    Full Time Bulldozer Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Full Time Bulldozer Operator jobs pay between $36,500 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Full Time Bulldozer Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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