Excavator Operators for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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 Phoenix, AZ to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation8%Communication Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years8%Current company
AMG VanadiumArcosa AggregatesArrowmark LLCTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years21%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $72,242 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,817 – $98,812 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
AEDConfined Space CertificationFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationCarpentryFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsConcrete FormingLaborer/Locator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10CPRSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipConstruction InspectionTime ManagementPipe 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 ExperienceMini Excavator Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Backhoe OperationLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderHeavy Equipment OperationOutdoor Work ExperienceExcavatorLead Heavy Equipment Operator
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyBackhoe OperationConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Tempe, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourExcavatorSkills
Communication SkillsFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical Excavators
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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 101 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: heavy equipment operation, communication skills and leadership.
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: crew member, heavy equipment operator/foreman and construction worker.
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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