Excavator Operators for hire in Chattanooga, TN
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 Chattanooga, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting6%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years12%Current company
City of ChattanoogaMarsh excavatingACE ELECTRIC, INC
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years28%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $50,541 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,916 – $69,195 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Rossville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingComputer OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Ringgold, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOTRVehicle SpottingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft ExcelLandscaping Laborer
Ringgold, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCoiled SteelHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementForeman and Heavy Equipment Operator
Rossville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class DPlumbing LicenseACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationF EndorsementAerial Lift Certification+11 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingConstruction InspectionPool Technician
Lupton City, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Pesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLaborer
Rossville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsEnglishWarehouse ExperienceComputer Operation
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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 lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, Class D and OSHA 10.
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 layer/laborer and laborer.
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 Chattanooga, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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