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 Lifting7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree11%Doctorate2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Wright Brothers Construction
4Guerreros ConstructionACE ELECTRIC, INC
Time at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years40%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 684 profiles for Excavator Operators in Chattanooga, TN
Last updated: Sep 30, 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
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DPlumbing LicenseACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationF EndorsementAerial Lift Certification+11 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingConstruction InspectionOverhead Crane Operator/Forklift operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCrane Lifting OperationsMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceForeman
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Service Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator
Rossville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingComputer OperationConstruction Laborer/Operator
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFront DeskPhone EtiquetteLead Excavator Operator / Team Lead
Rossville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementExcavationDriver's LicenseLoader OperationAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+15 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy Lifting
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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 102 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and First Aid 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, transport driver / operator and lead excavator operator / team lead.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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