Excavator Operators for hire in Reno, NV
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 Reno, NV to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 6%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
- Vocational or technical training
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
- Quanta Services
Bechtel
Congruex
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 499 profiles for Excavator Operators in Reno, NV
Last updated: Nov 5, 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
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Class DLife Insurance LicenseASE CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL C+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementNational Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesConfined Space CertificationWastewater CertificationBackflow CertificationExcavator+25 moreSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceGeneral Laborer
Sun Valley, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationCDL CDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceSenior Equipment Operator
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourExcavatorCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingEHSHeavy Equipment OperationFront-End LoadersHeavy 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/Crew Leader
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
AEDFlagging for Traffic ControlFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftCooking
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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, lead lineman and general laborer.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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