Excavator Operators for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED97%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Republic Services
Scotts miracle gro
James W Fowler
Time at current job
1-2 years29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 527 profiles for Excavator Operators in Salem, OR
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $88,531 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $71,415 – $109,750 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator, Team Lead
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Class DPassenger EndorsementFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementBusiness BasicConstruction Worker
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionTime ManagementConstruction Laborer
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementConstruction InspectionLift TruckExcavation Laborer
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingShift ManagementFood Service ExperiencePipe Layer
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseCPRRough Terrain Forklift CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationConveyor SystemsBrake RepairForklift Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementWarehouse ExperienceManufacturingBilingual
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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 lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, CPR and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: street maintenance lead, construction worker and forklift operator/heavy 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 Salem, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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