Excavator Operators for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 6%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 89%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Worley
Sundt
Blattner Energy
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,873 profiles for Excavator Operators in Phoenix, AZ
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $71,630 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,123 – $98,437 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Tempe, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourExcavatorCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationPipe Layer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOccupational Therapy Assistant LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAgtekConstruction ExperiencePipe Layer
Mesa, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMasonryConstruction Industry ExperienceCDL DRIVER/OPERATOR/LABORER
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
CDLWelding CertificationSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationBackhoe OperationGrader OperationExcavator Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Mathematical AptitudeHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSalesLandscape MaintenanceLandscaping
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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 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, crew leader ( field services) and heavy equipment operator/foreman.
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 Phoenix, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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