Excavator Operators for hire in Bloomington, IN
Find excavator operators who can efficiently handle heavy machinery, excavate soil and rock and perform tasks like grading and demolition with precision and safety. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Bloomington, IN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation8%Leadership7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years32%Current company
R&S Excavating(Basic Equipment) – M IncAge ExcavatingTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years21%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bloomington, IN: $60,319 yearly
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Construction Laborer/Underground
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA 608 Technician CertificationJourneyman HVACEPA Type II+11 moreSkills
Just-In-TimeForkliftHi-LoWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsPackingQuarry Laborer/Equipment Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsForklift Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDrivingDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipReach TruckLift TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipLift TruckForkliftWater field representative
Ellettsville, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperiencePlumbingPower ToolsEquipment RepairDrivingMaintenanceEquipment Operator
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Skills
Maintenance WorkMaintenanceIndustrial MaintenanceHeavy Equipment OperationPneumatic SystemsHydraulics
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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: heavy equipment operation, 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 MSHA 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, forklift operator and water field representative.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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