Excavator Operators for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Supervising Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED95%Associate's degree2%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years6%Current company
Lannon Stone ProductsWolf PavingA R TamborinoTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years26%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $86,559 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,873 – $123,084 yearly
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Skid Steer Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseRNCertified Medical Assistant+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
West Allis, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCDL BSkills
Communication SkillsFront Loader TruckHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersDozerBackhoe OperationMachine Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+10 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceBucket OperationCherry PickerEquipment Operator/CDL Driver
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDL aTanker EndorsementCDLOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceLeadershipLift TruckForkliftHi-LoHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationFirst Aid CertificationPest Control LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCDL BRough Terrain Forklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftDrivingCommercial Driving
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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, heavy lifting and supervising experience.
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, operator and field technician/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 Milwaukee, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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