Excavator Operators for hire in Reno, NV
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Heavy Lifting4%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years24%Current company
Bechtel
Gradex Construction3D ConcreteTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years23%2-5 years16%
Browse Indeed's database of 489 profiles for Excavator Operators in Reno, NV
Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reno, NV: $68,263 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,173 – $87,636 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementNational Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesConfined Space CertificationWastewater CertificationBackflow CertificationLow Voltage LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipFront Loader TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DOSHA Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceFront Loader TruckLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementExcavatorDOT Physical ExaminationSkills
EMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsOTRTime ManagementBackhoe OperationFlatbedOperator( Cable Wireman)
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationPallet JackHeavy Equipment Operator
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSkills
Communication SkillsFront Loader TruckPublic SpeakingConstruction InspectionAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Verdi, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class COSHAForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingHeavy Lifting
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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 101 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 an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Safety Training Undergone.
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 operator( cable wireman).
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 20 years of professional experience.
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