Excavator Operators for hire in Fort Wayne, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Vocational or technical training4%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
Heidelberg Materials
Tradesman International
Sabre industries
Time at current job
1-2 years44%2-5 years33%Less than a year22%
Browse Indeed's database of 472 profiles for Excavator Operators in Fort Wayne, IN
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Wayne, IN: $57,791 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,910 – $76,060 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationExcavator Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianF EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's License+12 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IOSHA 10Driver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationEPA Refrigeration Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCrane OperationRiggingHeavy Equipment Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationConfined Space CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipHi-LoOrganizational SkillsCDL- Class A Contractor
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseConfined Space Certification+19 moreSkills
Time ManagementOTRMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsRepair Lead
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA 608 Technician CertificationEPA Type IICertified Project Manager+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOhmmeterAnalysis SkillsOrganizational 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 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
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, repair lead and highway technician 2.
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 Fort Wayne, IN, 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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