Excavator Operators for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Vocational or technical training7%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Republic Services
Oldcastle Lawn and Garden
Louis Dreyfus Company
Time at current job
2-5 years63%More than 5 years25%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 785 profiles for Excavator Operators in St. Louis, MO
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $67,480 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,933 – $108,590 yearly
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Front End Loader Operator
Dupo, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DCrane Lifting OperationsAerial Lift CertificationCrane OperationCrane Hoisting Operations+19 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMachine Operator
Madison, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceMachine Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationExcavationLoader OperationConstruction Laborer/Operator
Cahokia Heights, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftChauffeur's PermitJourneyman LicenseHoisting LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingOverhead Crane Certification+19 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsWarehouse ExperienceLaborer/Operator
Cahokia Heights, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLift TruckForkliftFloor CleaningExcavator Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceCleaningLift TruckForklift
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: machine operator, laborer/operator and front end loader 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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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