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10 of the Most Popular Types of Scraper Jobs in 2026

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A career as a scraper operator doesn’t have specific degree qualifications. However, you generally need to be able to operate different pieces of CAT heavy equipment, such as a bulldozer, wheeled tractor scraper, or grader. You are required to have a Heavy Equipment Operator License to operate such machinery. Additionally, you may need to maintain or perform minor repairs on their equipment, so mechanical experience is important. Some general skills needed to become a scraper operator are the ability to take direction well and operate safely in a potentially dangerous environment and knowledge of applicable laws and legal codes necessary for construction.

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Top Types Of Scraper Jobs

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

    Salary range: $52,000 - $61,000

    A scraper operator works with heavy equipment to move, haul, or grade the earth. In this career, you operate tools like a bulldozer or grader at different construction sites to build road beds, ditches, and water reservoirs. Your job duties can also include spreading the earth, carrying large amounts of dirt to another location, oiling and calibrating machinery, and smoothing roads. Skills in machinery maintenance and a high school diploma or GED certificate are essential qualifications for this job. Your employer should provide training so you can gain first-hand scraper operator experience. Vocational programs are also available.

  • Dynamic Positioning Operator

    Salary range: $42,500 - $62,500

    Dynamic Positioning Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Dynamic Positioning Operator jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $62,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Dynamic Positioning Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Shovel Operator

    Salary range: $69,000 - $69,500

    Shovel Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Shovel Operator jobs pay between $69,000 (25th percentile) and $69,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Shovel Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Land Scraper

    Salary range: $42,000 - $60,000

    Land Scraper is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Land Scraper jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Land Scraper 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.

  • Online Excavator

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

    Online Excavator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Online Excavator jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Online Excavator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Mainline Pipeline

    Salary range: $43,500 - $59,000

    Mainline Pipeline is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Mainline Pipeline jobs pay between $43,500 (25th percentile) and $59,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Mainline Pipeline job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Gps Dozer Operator

    Salary range: $42,000 - $56,000

    Gps Dozer Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Gps Dozer Operator jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $56,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Gps Dozer Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Hydraulic Excavator Operator

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

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

  • 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.