Excavator Operators for hire in Gainesville, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Equipment Operation7%Mechanic Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree6%Master's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years16%3-5 years28%Current company
CmesDeep Roots LandscapingSimpsons Trucking and GradingTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years24%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 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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Operator
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDLJourneyman ElectricianOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitCDL CAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseWater Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOTRSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceOperator 2
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOperator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CDLConfined Space CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionHeavy Equipment Operator
Gainesville, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Flagging for Traffic ControlFlagger CertificationTraffic Control Safety ProtocolsSignage Placement for Traffic ControlLane Closure Traffic ControlDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipBackhoe OperationCaterpillarBulldozersSite Development Superintendent / Foreman
Flowery Branch, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Erosion ControlConfined Space CertificationCertificate of CompetencyFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipErosion ControlExcavatorHeavy 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 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 equipment operation and mechanic experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
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, operator and operator 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 Gainesville, GA, 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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