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Utica, OH · On-site

$30 - $37/hr

10 of the Most Popular Types of Excavator Jobs in 2026

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To become an excavator operator, you need to have a number of qualifications. Regarding formal education, a high school diploma or GED certificate is typically necessary. In addition to education, you should have several years of experience working on construction projects. During your time as a construction worker, start to learn the basics of using heavy equipment by studying with a more experienced operator. You may also join an apprenticeship program, which provides a mix of classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Many excavator operator positions require you to have a commercial driver’s license or heavy equipment license.

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Top Types Of Excavator Jobs

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

  • Pipeline Excavator Operator

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

    Pipeline Excavator Operator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Pipeline Excavator Operator jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Pipeline Excavator Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Owner Operator Pipe Hauling

    Salary range: $125,000 - $340,000

    Owner Operator Pipe Hauling is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Owner Operator Pipe Hauling jobs pay between $125,000 (25th percentile) and $340,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Owner Operator Pipe Hauling 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

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  • 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.

  • Prevailing Wage Heavy Equipment Operator

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

    Prevailing Wage Heavy Equipment Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Prevailing Wage 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 Prevailing Wage 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.

  • Demolition Excavator Operator

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

    Demolition Excavator Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Demolition 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 Demolition Excavator Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Contract Excavator Owner Operator

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

    Contract Excavator Owner Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Contract Excavator Owner Operator jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Contract Excavator Owner 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 Excavator

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

    Quarry Excavator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Quarry Excavator jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Quarry Excavator 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.

  • 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.

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