Excavator Operators for hire in Jacksonville, NC
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Balfour Beatty Infrastructure
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, NC: $47,647 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,249 – $57,842 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Heavy Equipment Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPROSHA Safety CertificationPatient ResuscitationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingEquipment Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL COSHA 10CDL a+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsVehicle InspectionsOwner/Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMaintenanceHeavy Equipment Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationUnloadingHeavy Equipment Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Construction Manager-In-TrainingFundamentals of EngineeringOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCertified Construction ManagerExcavator+2 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementTime ManagementDirectional Drill Operator/forman
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aOSHASkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeHand Tools
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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: leadership, communication skills 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
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, owner/operator and transportation worker II.
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 Jacksonville, NC, 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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