Excavator Operators for hire in Minneapolis, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Associate's degree4%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years26%3-5 years12%Current company
2 Swan LLCAffordable septic servicesAlliance Recycling GroupTime at current job
2-5 years37%1-2 years30%Less than a year20%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Minneapolis, MN: $78,853 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,555 – $96,318 yearly
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Equipment Operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCivil tech
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CPesticide Applicator's License+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTower ClimbingService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsEquipment Operator
Fridley, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsClass DASME Codes & StandardsMSHA CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsFabricationWelders (Tool)Metal FabricationWeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingLaborer
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDConfined Space CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCleaningTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingTruck HandlingHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingLawn CareMaintenanceSnow RemovalCrane Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipWeldingFabricationSnow Removal
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Class D.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: equipment operator, operator and operator 1.
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 Minneapolis, MN, 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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