Excavator Operators for hire in Lexington, KY
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 86%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Rumpke
ROAD & RAIL SERVICES
Cypress Gulf Development
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 496 profiles for Excavator Operators in Lexington, KY
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $63,023 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,428 – $74,341 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Heavy Equipment Operator
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationJourneyman HVACFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseJourneyman License+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationCarpentryWoodworkingBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment Operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL a+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceBackhoe OperationPipe layer/drill operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAutomotive RepairMechanical KnowledgeElectrical ExperienceHand ToolsExcavator operator
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsBackhoe OperationBulldozers
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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 Forklift Certification.
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, paver operator and equipment 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 Lexington, KY, 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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