Excavator Operators for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 83%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
U S Army
- Robinson Brothers Construction
Brown Contracting, Inc
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 40%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $67,194 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,919 – $94,221 yearly
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Lead Operator
Hillsboro, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseJourneyman License+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMechanic ExperienceCarpentryLead Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Beaverton, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementTrenching and Excavation Safety ProceduresCDL+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperiencePresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingRoller Operator
Milwaukie, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFlagger CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOTRMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft ExcelHeavy Equipment Operator
Milwaukie, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer Relationship ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Aloha, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFlagger CertificationScaffolding Safety ProtocolsDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsCleaningDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Clackamas, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingConstruction GradingFront-End LoadersExcavator
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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 103 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 lifting and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, CPR and OSHA 10.
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 lead 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 Portland, OR, 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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