Excavator Operators for hire in Bloomington, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Equipment Operation7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Vocational or technical training8%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years22%Current company
R&S ExcavatingAircon EngineeringAquila CorporationTime at current job
Less than 1 year17%1-2 years17%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bloomington, IN: $59,995 yearly
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Quarry Laborer/Equipment Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationDirectional Drill Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipDrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationForklift Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDrivingDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipReach TruckLift TruckFront End Loader Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneHoisting LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceLabor RelationsMaterials HandlingLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingConstruction Experience
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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, heavy equipment operation and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Safety Training Undergone.
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, operator and forklift 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 Bloomington, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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