Excavator Operators for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Bachelor's degree6%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years12%6-10 years26%Current company
Abraham Lincoln National CemeteryAdvanced Geothermal Plumbing & Htg LLCAlan's machinery moversTime at current job
Less than 1 year9%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $64,825 yearly
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Class A CDL Driver/Equipment Operator
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDL aClass DDOT Physical ExaminationCDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOTREnd DumpCoiled SteelBartender
Lisle, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationOSHA 10TIPSServsafeSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMexican CuisineHeavy Equipment Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceConstruction ExperienceHorizontal DrillingDirectional DrillingHeavy Equipment OperationStudent Employee
Plainfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Non-CDL Class CRough Terrain Forklift CertificationSecret ClearanceSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationMechanical ExcavatorsHDD Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCDL aSafety Training UndergoneSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareHeavy Equipment Operator
Batavia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementElectrical LicenseDOT Physical ExaminationSkills
LowboyCoiled SteelLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOhmmeter
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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 104 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 lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Air Brake Endorsement.
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, general laborer/supervisor and general construction laborer/ excavator operator.
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 Aurora, IL, 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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