Excavator Operators for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Heavy Equipment Operation8%Communication Skills7%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
USA Earthworksa j Veneklasen, IncAmerican Classic ConstructionTime at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years29%2-5 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $54,501 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,128 – $65,820 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Marne, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationFlatbedConstruction ExperienceBackhoe OperationTankerRoadside Assistance Technician
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ProtocolsChauffeur's PermitDOT Physical CertificationAirport Security ProtocolsDriver's LicenseCDL a+2 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMasonryConcrete Finisher/Laborer
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicensePesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic ExperienceConstruction InspectionLeadershipLaborer
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingShipping & ReceivingConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceOperator/Laborer
Walker, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWriting SkillsUpsellingOperator
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationMSHA CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoOil Change
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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 103 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: heavy equipment operation, communication 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 CDL.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: operator, concrete finisher and drill operator/locator.
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 Grand Rapids, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 22 years of professional experience.
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