Excavator Operators for hire in Charleston, SC
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 7%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 89%
- Associate's degree
- 6%
- Master's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Republic Service
TradeSource, Inc
Carver Companies
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 83%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 729 profiles for Excavator Operators in Charleston, SC
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, SC: $66,672 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,318 – $83,372 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Heavy Equipment Operator
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer/site work construction/13 yrs experience worked for pepperdam construction from June 2015-march 2026
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationPipe FusionEquipment Operator/Laborer
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPipe Foreman
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationDental LicenseOSHA 10Driver's License+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckForklift
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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, heavy equipment operation and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CPR.
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, pipe foreman and heavy equipment operator/laborer/site work construction/13 yrs experience worked for pepperdam construction from june 2015-march 2026.
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 Charleston, SC, 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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