Excavator Operators for hire in Savannah, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
East Coast Terminal CoEOMInternational Paper
Time at current job
More than 5 years67%1-2 years17%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 588 profiles for Excavator Operators in Savannah, GA
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Savannah, GA: $64,671 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,329 – $75,589 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Mechanical ExcavatorsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10ExcavatorForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsComplete Site Services
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementExcavatorTWIC Card+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsClean Driving RecordTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOTRCarpenter
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOSHA 10CPRWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementRemodelingOrder PickingCrane Operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationJourneyman ElectricianEPA Type IAirframe & Powerplant LicenseEPA Type II+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceHeavy equipment operator
Savannah, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationProject ManagementHead Operator
Pooler, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
AEDOverhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipManagementPharmacy Technician ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy 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 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 heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 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: heavy equipment operator, complete site services and 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 Savannah, GA, 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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