Excavator Operators for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Equipment Operation7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED92%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
Vulcan Materials Company
APAC
Progress Rail
Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 579 profiles for Excavator Operators in Memphis, TN
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $46,041 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,458 – $56,589 yearly
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Operator
Marion, Arkansas
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+14 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
West Memphis, Arkansas
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementClass DChauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementF Endorsement+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingOTROrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDozer Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsManagementMechanical ExcavatorsLift TruckFront End Loader Operator
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPackingPackagingPicking & Packing
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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, heavy equipment operation and organizational skills.
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, operator and front end loader 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 Memphis, TN, 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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