Excavator Operators for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED95%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
Creekside Valley FarmsA&J ExcavationA&R Diamond PavingTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years17%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 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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Transportation maintenance specialist 2
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationUtility LocatingAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingLaborer
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
ExcavationLoader OperationDriver's LicenseExcavatorEarthmovingBulldozers+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceConstruction ExperiencePower ToolsHeavy Equipment OperationNail CareHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceRegional LaneOTRLowboyTime ManagementFlatbedLaborer/Pipe Layer
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Road Sign Installation ProjectsFlagging for Traffic ControlFlagger CertificationTraffic Control Safety ProtocolsLane Closure Traffic ControlSignage Placement for Traffic Control+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingPower ToolsExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsHand ToolsExcavator Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRCDL BSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckHeavy LiftingLeadershipSchedule ManagementEquipment Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsConstruction ExperienceCarpentryWoodworking
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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, CPR and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: excavation laborer, laborer and transportation maintenance specialist 2.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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