Excavator Operators for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Equipment Operation7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training10%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%Less than a year10%Current company
City of SeattleMalcolm Drilling
DTG Recycle
Time at current job
1-2 years60%Less than a year20%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $89,928 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,189 – $122,183 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Renton, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerAEDConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+2 moreSkills
Loan Officer ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Burien, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCDL BSkills
Mechanic ExperienceEnd DumpLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationDump truck, equipment operator, and mobilizing equipment, such as Dozer, Excavator up to 336 size, loaders, Compactor's, and road graders.
Port Orchard, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL aCDL BHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOTRHeavy Equipment OperationForeman/Equipment Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementConstruction ExperienceSafety RegulationsOperationsHydro excavation operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+14 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCDL Operator / Laborer
Kent, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssemblySchematicsInterpreting Technical DrawingsFollowing Blueprint SpecificationsBlueprint Reading
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Flagger 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, CDL operator / laborer and hydro excavation 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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