Excavator Operators for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Vocational or technical training5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years38%More than 10 years36%1-2 years12%Current company
Blythe Development
Charlotte materialsE S Wagner CompanyTime at current job
2-5 years39%1-2 years27%More than 5 years21%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $60,360 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,609 – $73,441 yearly
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excavator operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseExcavatorForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementCrane Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10ExcavatorCPR+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTower ClimbingOTRTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsOperator 2
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFlagger CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionRuppert landscaping
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Mental Health SupportBehavioral HealthWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsMental Health ServicesMental Health and Behavioral CareMental Health Interventions+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL a+1 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingBackhoe OperationBulldozersForman/Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMowing
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
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 2 and ruppert landscaping.
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 Charlotte, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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