Excavator Operators for hire in St. Louis, MO
Find excavator operators who can efficiently handle heavy machinery, excavate soil and rock and perform tasks like grading and demolition with precision and safety. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in St. Louis, MO to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Master's degree2%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years16%Current company
Bruce Oakley IncRepublic Services
ADB Companies
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years20%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 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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Laborer/Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipConstruction ExperienceResidential Construction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction Industry ExperienceDozer Operator
Saint Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationEPA CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipComputer OperationComputer LiteracyCrew Member
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack Certification+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipWarehouse ExperienceLaborer/Equipment Operator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCDL aCDL BSkills
Time ManagementLowboyRegional LaneCommunication SkillsSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerLaborer/Operator
Cahokia Heights, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class COSHA+4 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
University City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Forklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationReach TruckLift TruckForkliftCrane Operation
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
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: heavy equipment operator, laborer/operator and crew member.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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