Excavator Operators for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
CS Beatty ConstructionAlabama excavationALL PRO CONSTRUCTIONTime at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years43%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 687 profiles for Excavator Operators in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $51,512 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,260 – $57,361 yearly
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Overhead Crane Operator/heavy equipment operator
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Class DASE CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLift TruckIndustrial pipe foreman
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseExcavatorConfidential ClearanceSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionHeavy Equipment Operator
Hoover, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceConstruction InspectionOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementNational Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesConfined Space CertificationPMPWastewater CertificationCertified Pool Operator+27 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsRear Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsSkid steer operator
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationConstruction Supervisor
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementTanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+13 moreSkills
OTRMechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsServicing Vehicles
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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 102 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 excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift 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, contract driver and carpenter/machine 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 Birmingham, AL, 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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