Excavator Operators for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years12%Current company
Staar corpABC concrete & asphaltAbraham Lincoln National CemeteryTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years23%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $65,093 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Sugar Grove, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL a+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingOTR Driver
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationEPA CertificationGoogle Data Analytics CertificateHazmatDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsRotational MoldingOrganizational SkillsSheet metal worker
Geneva, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DAEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationFlagger Certification+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceConstruction InspectionLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPlant EHS Manager
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication Skills5SPlant ManagementManagementNon-Destructive TestingEquipment Operator
Montgomery, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRSkills
LeadershipManagementField Operations ExperienceConstruction ExperiencePower Line Construction ProjectsMentoringRanch Hand / Operator
Batavia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationAir Brake EndorsementEMT-BCDL aSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCDL aAir Brake EndorsementHeavy Equipment OperationHazmat
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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 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, sheet metal worker 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 18 years of professional experience.
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