Excavator Operators for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Vocational or technical training5%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Fisher contracting and ExcavatingOmniSourceTSW Utility Solutions, IncTime at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years33%Less than a year17%
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $65,365 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,412 – $81,519 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10First Aid Certification+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceJanitorial ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator, Rail Lead
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMaterials HandlingMaintenance operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementChauffeur's PermitClass DTanker EndorsementEPA Type IIPassenger Endorsement+19 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsOTRPipe Layer/Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Construction InspectionHeavy LiftingTower ClimbingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipPipe Layer/Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10CompTIA A+Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsDozer Operator
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationConcrete FinishingCarpentry
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
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: pipe layer/operator, heavy equipment operator and maintenance 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 10 years of professional experience.
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