Excavator Operators for hire in Raleigh, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Heavy Equipment Operation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
GFL Environmental
Morgan Corp
binderholz
Time at current job
1-2 years29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 993 profiles for Excavator Operators in Raleigh, NC
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $57,625 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,108 – $80,778 yearly
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Concrete Finisher/driver
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CExcavator+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsExcavatorUtility Locator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPallet JackHeavy Equipment Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRExcavatorSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingManagementTeam SupervisionHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHand ToolsMaterials HandlingPipe Layer/Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRConfined Space Entry Safety ProceduresSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsUnloadingElectrical ExperienceLoading
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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, leadership and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Non-CDL Class C.
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, utility locator and pipe layer/operator.
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 Raleigh, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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