Excavator Operators for hire in Greenville, NC

Find excavator operators who can efficiently handle heavy machinery, excavate soil and rock and perform tasks like grading and demolition with precision and safety. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Greenville, NC to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    8%
    Heavy Lifting
    7%
    Leadership
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    83%
    Vocational or technical training
    12%
    Bachelor's degree
    5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    40%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Georgia-Pacific
    • Nutrien
    • Balfour Beatty
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    57%
    1-2 years
    29%
    More than 5 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 342 profiles for Excavator Operators in Greenville, NC

Last updated: Oct 28, 2026

Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Greenville, NC: $61,548 yearly
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  • Landfill Operator

    Winterville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DOSHA Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementTotal Productive Maintenance (TPM)CPIM+14 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsConstruction Experience
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Stokes, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLCDL B

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Equipment Operator

    Greenville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationCarpentry
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Winterville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    CISSPDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CConfidential Clearance+1 more

    Skills

    Mathematical AptitudeHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionOrganizational SkillsOTR
  • Excavator Operator

    Greenville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationTWIC Card

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingMathematical AptitudeIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLog Loader
  • Miner Operator

    Greenville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    MSHA CertificationOSHA 10

    Skills

    Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationWeldingConstruction Experience

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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, heavy lifting 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, laborer/operator and heavy equipment 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 Greenville, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?

Most excavator operators have 12 years of professional experience.

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