Excavator Operators for hire in Wilmington, NC
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation7%Leadership6%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Vocational or technical training14%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years30%6-10 years10%Current company
Criteria ConstructionElite Construction
St WootenTime at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years43%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 493 profiles for Excavator Operators in Wilmington, NC
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, NC: $60,455 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,787 – $66,708 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingInterpreting Technical DrawingsCommercial install Foreman/ Equipment operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator
Leland, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHVACEquipment RepairEquipment operator
Leland, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationBulldozersHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Leland, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipHand ToolsMaintenance WorkMaintenanceMachine Operator/Crew Leader
Leland, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationConstruction ExperienceTree TrimmingTrimming (Gardening Technique)
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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: heavy equipment operation, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and First Aid 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, machine operator/crew leader and helper, pipe fitter, CAD welder, operated t88 excavator but very briefly.
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 Wilmington, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 19 years of professional experience.
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