Excavator Operators for hire in Jackson, MS
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree10%Master's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years14%3-5 years12%6-10 years36%Current company
APAC
Accu-BorzAdcamp IncTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years24%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MS: $44,184 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,247 – $48,506 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Pearl, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
LeadershipUnloadingLoadingField Sales ExperienceExperience with Customer Site (As Sales Environment)Mechanical ExcavatorsPlant Operator
Brandon, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
CDLACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Fall Protection Certification+1 moreSkills
Construction InspectionSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLaborer
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLCDL CAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseX Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOTRTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipMechanic ExperienceMixer Driver
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDLEPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal Certification+1 moreSkills
PlumbingEquipment RepairRefrigerationMowingAssemblyHeavy Equipment OperationDelivery Driver/Warehouse
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL a+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftHopper Operator
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIPest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseNATE Certification+8 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction Industry 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 112 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: leadership, communication skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, CDL and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: operator, laborer and delivery driver/warehouse.
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 Jackson, MS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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