Excavator Operators for hire in Minneapolis, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
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Archer civil constructionTime at current job
2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%Less than a year17%
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Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Minneapolis, MN: $78,131 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,605 – $95,975 yearly
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Equipment Operator
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingOperator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipManagementHeavy LiftingLift TruckOwner/Operator
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipConstruction InspectionHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsConstruction Worker
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL a+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsShipping & ReceivingLaborer / Equipment Operator
New Brighton, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
AEDFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsEquipment RepairMechanical RepairMechanical KnowledgeCrane 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 104 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, Class D 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: heavy equipment operator, operator and owner/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 Minneapolis, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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