Excavator Operators for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree6%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years24%Current company
5m construction llcAll American TrackAndrew’s ConcreteTime at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years11%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $72,317 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,962 – $98,746 yearly
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Hydrovac Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL aSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsSchedule ManagementServingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFreight Handler
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationDriver's LicenseDOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationCPRSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmmeterLeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceEquipment Operator/plant mechanic
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationLift TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
AEDConfined Space CertificationFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Skills
Time ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationCarpentryFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsConcrete FormingDriver/Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationCertified Safety ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLaborer/Locator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10CPRSkills
Organizational SkillsFront Loader TruckAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipConstruction Inspection Experience
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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, organizational skills 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: driver/operator, laborer/locator and street light technician.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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