Excavator Operators for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Vocational or technical training13%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years18%Current company
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Army ReservistArrow Tex agencyTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years24%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $65,868 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,464 – $78,224 yearly
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Maintenance II Worker
Villa Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRConfined Space Entry Safety ProceduresSkills
Communication SkillsCPRFlagging for Traffic ControlCPRFlagger CertificationCDL aCrane operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationTanker EndorsementClass DConfined Space CertificationSupply Chain ManagementLean Six Sigma Certification+35 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationBackhoe OperationLift TruckForkliftExcavator Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
BilingualForeign Language ProficiencySpanishEnglishMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordOver the Road Truck Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceVehicle SpottingHeavy LiftingOTRMechanical Knowledge
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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, time management 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 Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: crane operator, horizontal construction engineer 12N and operator/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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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