Excavator Operators for hire in Nashville, TN
Find excavator operators who can efficiently handle heavy machinery, excavate soil and rock and perform tasks like grading and demolition with precision and safety. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Nashville, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
- Vocational or technical training
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Kiewit Construction Company
Day & Zimmerman
EUTAW CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 802 profiles for Excavator Operators in Nashville, TN
Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $61,570 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,123 – $68,770 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRLife & Health Insurance LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPlumbingDozer Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalACI CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseAssociate Safety Professional+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipConstruction InspectionOrganizational SkillsEHSMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementClass DCDLFirearms LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingGPS Dozer Operator / Excavator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsGPSHeavy Equipment Operator
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDOT Physical CertificationCPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint Reading
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CPR.
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, drill operator and dozer 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 Nashville, TN, 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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