Excavator Operators for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Equipment Operation8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years6%Current company
Aero constructionAscendent DemolitionAxiom Design BuildTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years37%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $91,991 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,177 – $125,970 yearly
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Heavy Mechanic
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Occupational Hearing ConservationistOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementCDL a+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLowboyDiesel Engine System RepairDiesel MechanicsMachine Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCDL BSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingGrader OperationBucket OperationBucket TruckHydro excavation operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+13 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceLowboyHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementExcavation Crew Member and Labor
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsFront Loader TruckMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingEquipment Operator & Punch-Out Foreman
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseClass ESkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsHeavy Equipment Operator
Tukwila, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesConflict ManagementHospitality
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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 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 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, heavy machinery operator and excavation crew member and labor.
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 7 years of professional experience.
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