Excavator Operators for hire in Reno, NV
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Spanish Springs Construction, Inc3D Concreteall lite materialsTime at current job
More than 5 years43%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 468 profiles for Excavator Operators in Reno, NV
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reno, NV: $67,870 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,689 – $85,795 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementNational Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesConfined Space CertificationWastewater CertificationBackflow CertificationExcavator+24 moreSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceLead Man/Equipment Operator
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Verdi, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class COSHAForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertified Project ManagerScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionLeadershipCommunication Skills
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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, heavy equipment operation and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: OSHA 10, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
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, foreman/supervisor and lead man/equipment 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 Reno, NV, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 23 years of professional experience.
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