Excavator Operators for hire in Omaha, NE
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
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Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 755 profiles for Excavator Operators in Omaha, NE
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Omaha, NE: $68,954 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,430 – $85,777 yearly
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Foreman
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceCDL Driver/Operator
Papillion, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFlagger CertificationDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOperator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
AEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipDrivingShop Foreman
Bellevue, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseJourneyman License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementIronFormwork ConstructionHeavy Equipment Operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
CDLConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsWater TruckBackhoe OperationLoader OperationExcavatorMaster Operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aPesticide Applicator's LicenseSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationOutdoor Work ExperienceExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader Operation
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CDL a.
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 master 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 Omaha, NE, 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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