Excavator Operators for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Heavy Equipment Operation8%Communication Skills7%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Vocational or technical training11%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
A-1 asphaltUSA earthworksAmerican Classic ConstructionTime at current job
Less than a year29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: Sep 21, 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
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationDriver's LicenseRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderLift TruckForeman
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Pipe InstallationFire Sprinkler FittingJourneyman LicensePipefittingSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHand ToolsBackhoe OperationLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Marne, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationFlatbedConstruction ExperienceBackhoe OperationTankerMachine Operator/Assembler
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCrew Leader
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationManagementExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderTruck Driver Class A
Wyoming, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseX EndorsementCDL aNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingRoll-Off TruckGPSSemi-Truck 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 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: 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 Chauffeur's Permit.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: drill operator/locator, excavator operator/ loader operator and heavy equipment operator/foreman.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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