Excavator Operators for hire in Gainesville, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Bachelor's degree5%Master's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years30%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Republic Services
Rehrig Pacific Company
Brasfield & Gorrie
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 774 profiles for Excavator Operators in Gainesville, GA
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, GA: $65,655 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,828 – $78,619 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitDOT Physical CertificationCDL CAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOTROrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementGrader/ Level 3 Machine Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCaterpillarConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckPipe crew
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationPipe LaserLaser LevelsOutdoor Work ExperienceLaborer/Operator
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingCommercial Construction ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL C+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementWeldingMaintenanceResidential Construction ExperienceConstruction ExperienceFinish Dozer Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Erosion ControlSediment ControlSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsDozerExcavatorMechanical Excavators
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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, organizational skills 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 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, pipe crew and laborer/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 Gainesville, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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