Excavator Operators for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Bachelor's degree9%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
SCDOTUnited Infrastructure GroupArcher Western Contractors
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 961 profiles for Excavator Operators in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $58,144 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,412 – $72,843 yearly
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Lead Pipe Layer
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationEMT CertificationAerial Lift CertificationNATE CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+26 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceForeman
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Road RollersPaving Equipment OperationExcavationCompactorsLoader OperationOSHA 10+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsExcavator Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingHeavy Equipment OperationLead pipe layer, operator.
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationASE A7 Heating & Air Conditioning Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsConstruction ExperienceManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAsbestos CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementExcavator+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipStream & River RestorationCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceSkid Steer Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingMowing
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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, leadership 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 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: heavy equipment operator, journeyman heavy equipment operator and laborer/cdl driver/heavy equipment operator.
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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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