Excavator-Operators for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Bachelor's degree10%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years8%Current company
Wingra Stone Company
1901 IncAcer LandscapingTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years21%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 130 profiles for Excavator-Operators in Madison, WI
Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $86,004 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,529 – $95,405 yearly
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Equipment operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRNATE Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTower ClimbingService Technician ExperienceDerrick Hand/Relief Operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Air Conditioning CertificationASE CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceOperator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseConflict ManagementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL aHoisting LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipSnow RemovalGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping Equipment OperationMiner Operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsManufacturing Technician
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL a+1 moreSkills
B2CCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHigh-End SalesOrganizational SkillsB2B Business ModelHeavy Equipment Operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsRoofingBackhoe 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 101 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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator-operators include: Driver's License, CDL a 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, derrick hand/relief operator and construction laborer.
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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator-operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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