Excavator Operators for hire in Columbus, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years12%Current company
Robinson PavingC W Matthews Contracting Co , IncHudmon constructionTime at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years28%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 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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Service Technician
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRMedical Billing CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnimal Anatomy KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Phenix City, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementExcavatorCDL+10 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipProduct ManagementRegional LaneCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Phenix City, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationLoader OperationDriver's LicenseExcavatorHoisting License+7 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsMicrosoft OfficeHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseEsthetician LicenseWelding CertificationSecret ClearancePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceProduct ManagementConstruction InspectionAnalysis SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAssociate's DegreeAssociate's Degree in Graphic DesignFirearms LicenseGraphic DesignDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnimal TrainingDog Training
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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 112 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 an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Non-CDL Class C.
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, construction laborer and service technician.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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