Excavator Operators for hire in Raleigh, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Supervising Experience7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree9%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
Faulconer Construction Company
ABE utilitesAerotek
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years19%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $56,803 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,575 – $79,521 yearly
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Heavy Machine Operator/Laborer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseElectric Pallet JackOSHA 10PERC CardOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingB2CGPS Dozer Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsForklift Operator/Material Handler
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack Certification+5 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperiencePrivate School ExperienceConstruction InspectionAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingMachine operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSafety Training UndergoneSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingManagementHeavy 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+13 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceFront Loader TruckLeadership
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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 111 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, supervising experience 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 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, heavy machine operator/laborer and equipment operator II.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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