Excavator Operators for hire in Tucson, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years20%Current company
Freeport-McMoRan
Hunter ContractingEAGLE ROCK EXCAVATINGTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years17%2-5 years47%
Browse Indeed's database of 534 profiles for Excavator Operators in Tucson, AZ
Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tucson, AZ: $57,221 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,346 – $67,726 yearly
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Loader Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipFront Loader TruckTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsUniversal Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperiencePositive PsychologyOperator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DDOT Physical ExaminationCDLNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy equipment operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
IICRC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
ClimbingOil ChangeOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceWorkplace SafetySafety RegulationsOccupational Health & SafetyHeavy Equipment Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationProperty & Casualty LicensePMPDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Front Loader TruckTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCDL Equipment Operator
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DEPA CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Skills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLowboyOrganizational SkillsFront Loader Truck
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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, heavy equipment operation 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 Safety Training Undergone.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: operator, loader operator and universal 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 Tucson, AZ, 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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