31 Excavation laborer jobs in Columbus, OH


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Utica, OH · On-site

$30 - $37/hr

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10 of the Most Popular Types of Excavation Laborer Jobs in 2026

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To become an excavation laborer, you do not necessarily need a specific degree or license. Construction laborers and helpers typically learn through on-the-job training. At most, you need a GED certificate or high school diploma for this job. For machine operation, your employer may require certification or specific licensure. Removing hazardous materials from a job site often requires special training and licensing, and requirements vary by state. Overall physical health and stamina are crucial in excavation laborer roles, and color vision is also vital for safety with the machinery that you use to clean, remove, and transport debris or other material from a construction site.

If you are interested in a job related to Excavation Laborer, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Excavation Laborer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Excavation Laborer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Entry Level Excavator

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

    Entry Level Excavator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Entry Level Excavator 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 job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Earthwork

    Salary range: $56,500 - $69,500

    Earthwork is a common job search query. Most salaries for Earthwork jobs pay between $56,500 (25th percentile) and $69,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Earthwork job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Small Excavation

    Salary range: $37,000 - $57,500

    Small Excavation is a typical job search query Most salaries for Small Excavation jobs pay between $37,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Small Excavation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • 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.

  • Grading Excavation

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

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

  • Pipe Layer Laborer

    Salary range: $38,000 - $50,000

    Pipe Layer Laborer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Pipe Layer Laborer jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Pipe Layer Laborer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Trench Shoring

    Salary range: $66,000 - $88,000

    Trench Shoring is a typical job search query Most salaries for Trench Shoring jobs pay between $66,000 (25th percentile) and $88,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Trench Shoring job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Laborers International

    Salary range: $33,000 - $40,500

    Laborers International is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Laborers International jobs pay between $33,000 (25th percentile) and $40,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Laborers International job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Outdoor Labor

    Salary range: $32,000 - $40,000

    Outdoor Labor is a typical job search query Most salaries for Outdoor Labor jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Outdoor Labor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Sun Construction

    Salary range: $71,000 - $115,500

    Sun Construction is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Sun Construction jobs pay between $71,000 (25th percentile) and $115,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Sun Construction job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.