Excavator Operators for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years22%Current company
Dorsey ExcavatingMartin Marietta
OmniSourceTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years14%2-5 years56%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $64,804 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,164 – $80,507 yearly
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Fence Installer
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationGuard CardDoubles/Triples EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCost Accounting StandardsCoiled SteelService Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderHeavy Equipment Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsConcreteDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceAutomotive RepairHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAssemblyManufacturingLift TruckForkliftMaterials HandlingHeavy Equipment Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseExcavatorNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOutdoor Work ExperienceTransportation Safety RegulationsUnloadingLoader Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CDL aDriver's LicenseCDL aCDL BSkills
Box TruckDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceDrivingLift TruckForklift
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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 101 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CDL a.
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, general laborer and pipe layer/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 Indianapolis, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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