Excavator Operators for hire in Omaha, NE
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years12%6-10 years40%Current company
Mcardle GradingDoll ConstructionAbe's Trash Service, IncTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years19%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 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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Heavy Equipment Operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourWelding CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOhmmeterHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aPesticide Applicator's License+1 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationOutdoor Work ExperienceExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Bellevue, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10CDL CAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL a+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsEquipment Operator, Asphalt Crew member
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOSHA Safety CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Unloading+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoEquipment Operator
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IConfined Space CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsGrader OperationMaintenance WorkMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceOccupational Safety Regulation Compliance
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
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, equipment operator, asphalt crew member and plumber apprentice.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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