Excavator Operators for hire in Fort Wayne, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Mechanic Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED95%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years12%3-5 years18%Current company
Butler mill servicesCrosby excavatingRepublic Services
Time at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years26%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 426 profiles for Excavator Operators in Fort Wayne, IN
Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Wayne, IN: $58,649 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,582 – $78,925 yearly
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OSP/ISP Installer
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationConfined Space CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTower ClimbingConstruction InspectionOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operating Engineer
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Secret Clearance+2 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanical KnowledgeInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingHydraulicsWorkplace SafetyForklift Operator/Material Handler
New Haven, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceLaborer/Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingFront Loader TruckPassenger VehiclePassenger EndorsementHeavy Equipment Operation
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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 116 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 mechanic experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
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, laborer/operator and deckhand.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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