Excavator Operators for hire in Tucson, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Vocational or technical training12%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years8%6-10 years44%Current company
Fisher Industries
Granite Construction
5D Mining and ConstructionTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years21%2-5 years41%
Browse Indeed's database of 539 profiles for Excavator Operators in Tucson, AZ
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tucson, AZ: $60,717 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,721 – $77,254 yearly
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Owner / Excavator Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipBackhoe OperationLift TruckForkliftHeavy Equipment Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFront-End LoadersHEAVY EQUIPMENT Autonomous OPERATOR
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHazardous Energy ControlTWIC Card+13 moreSkills
Construction InspectionOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationSolar Panel SetupPhotovoltaic System InstallationExcavator Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipLoader Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipFront Loader TruckTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator Solar
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMechanical ExcavatorsScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseExcavatorCPR+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsConstruction Inspection
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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 101 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 equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and MSHA 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, laborer/equipment operator and heavy equipment operator solar.
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 Tucson, AZ, 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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