Excavator Operators for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Vocational or technical training7%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years16%6-10 years26%Current company
AMC
Ansco & Associates
Archer Western Contractors
Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years23%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $57,436 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,914 – $71,849 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCrane Lifting OperationsMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsLoader Operation+14 moreSkills
Lift TruckForkliftHi-LoReach TruckWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsLaborer/CDL Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementCDLMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsEnd DumpAutomotive RepairServicing VehiclesVehicle MaintenanceLead 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 ExperienceFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementGPS Dozier Operator
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationExcavationOSHA 10ExcavatorTrenching and Excavation Safety Procedures+2 moreSkills
BulldozersTrack-Type TractorsDozerExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardCrane Certification+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFront-End LoadersExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAsbestos CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipStream & River RestorationCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckService Technician Experience
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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 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, forklift 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 13 years of professional experience.
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