Excavator Operators for hire in Springfield, MO
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Most popular skills
Time Management6%Communication Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Bachelor's degree5%Master's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years22%Current company
Ramsey Excavating417 Excavating LLCAAA Concrete PumpingTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years15%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MO: $50,263 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,283 – $59,748 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBackflow CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafePesticide Applicator's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDriver/operator
Republic, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingMaintenance WorkMaintenanceHeavy Equipment Operator
Nixa, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Geothermal Heat Pump SystemsConfined Space CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseClass E+10 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLaborers Union Teamster's Union
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationF EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsMachine Operator/Technician
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aCDL B+2 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRRegional LaneTankerHeavy Equipment Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseClass EForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipFront Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction Experience
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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 112 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: time management, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CDL a.
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, construction worker and laborers union teamster's union.
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 Springfield, MO, 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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