Excavator Operators for hire in Columbus, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Bachelor's degree6%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
InframarkBrasfield & Gorrie
Blattner Energy
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 379 profiles for Excavator Operators in Columbus, GA
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, GA: $64,399 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,527 – $69,669 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingFront-End LoadersConstruction Laborer
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesGuard CardOSHA Safety CertificationACI CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceCrane operator
Phenix City, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
CDL aDriver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationCDL aNCCCO CertificationTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsEnd DumpLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceMachine Operator
Phenix City, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMechanical ExcavatorsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLoader OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsEquipment Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLWastewater CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL a+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLift TruckLead Utility Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseHoisting LicenseCDLFirst Aid Certification+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CDL a.
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, crane operator and construction 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 Columbus, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 18 years of professional experience.
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