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

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Top Types Of Underground Operator Jobs

• Chipper Operator

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

  Chipper Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Chipper Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Chipper 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.

• 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.

• No Experience Excavator

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

  No Experience Excavator is a typical job search query Most salaries for No Experience Excavator jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $59,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for No Experience Excavator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• International Heavy Equipment Operator

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

  An international heavy equipment operator accepts a contract to work overseas handling the responsibilities of operating and maintaining heavy equipment for construction projects. You work with various hardware and trucks used for excavation and to build new structures. Your duties include loading and hauling equipment, supplies, and materials, operating machinery and tools, and performing equipment inspections and repairs. You can find international heavy equipment operator jobs through government agencies as well as private construction companies. Working internationally means you encounter many different environments and work in a variety of weather conditions.

• Trainee Rail Excavator Operator

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

  Trainee Rail Excavator Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Trainee 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 Trainee 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.

• 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.

• Contract Fifo Heavy Equipment Operator

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

  Contract Fifo Heavy Equipment Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Contract Fifo 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 Contract Fifo 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.

• 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. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Online Excavator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• 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.