Excavator Operators for hire in Atlanta, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training11%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Midsouth Aggregates
Vulcan Materials Company
Tradesmen International
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year17%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,021 profiles for Excavator Operators in Atlanta, GA
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $59,449 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,659 – $79,136 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operators
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckFirst AidHeavy Equipment Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementEPA CertificationASE CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skillsheavey equipment operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+5 moreSkills
LeadershipIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLoader Operator excavator operator
Ellenwood, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Doubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOTRCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingBox TruckDelivery DrivingLaborer/Equipment Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCleaningHeavy Equipment OperationOil ChangeBrake RepairLoader Operator
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFlagger CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Loader OperationSkid Steer LoaderExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLift TruckForklift
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What's the average time to fill an excavator operator role?
The average time to fill an excavator operator role is 101 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do excavator operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an excavator operator include: communication skills, leadership and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Flagger Certification.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: heavy equipment operator, laborer/equipment operator and heavy equipment operators.
What level of education is common for an excavator operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an excavator operator in Atlanta, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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