Excavator Operators for hire in Jacksonville, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Leadership5%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Faulconer Construction Company
ST WootenAppalachian pipeline company IUOE 465Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years21%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, NC: $47,647 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,249 – $57,842 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPROSHA Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementEquipment Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL COSHA 10CDL a+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationCPRTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Time ManagementPreventive MaintenanceMaintenance WorkMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceTeam Motivation (Leadership Skill)Transportation Worker II
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+5 moreSkills
DrivingOutdoor Work ExperienceTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingTruck HandlingCommercial DrivingCrew leader/ operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator CertificationNCCCO CertificationCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
HydraulicsOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)BulldozersTrack-Type TractorsWoodworkingConstruction Industry ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCrane CertificationPesticide Applicator's License+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationLoader Operation
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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 111 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 equipment operation.
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.
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, ST wooten and foreman, lead 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 Jacksonville, NC, 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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