Excavator Operators for hire in Wilmington, NC
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535
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 85%
- Vocational or technical training
- 13%
- Associate's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Balfour Beatty
Southern Industrial Constructors
MasTec Inc
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 535 profiles for Excavator Operators in Wilmington, NC
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, NC: $60,455 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,787 – $66,708 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Pipe Layer
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommercial install Foreman/ Equipment operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceLeadershipEquipment operator
Leland, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationBulldozersMaterial Handler
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementHi-LoCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Leland, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipHand ToolsMaintenance WorkMaintenanceHeavy Equipment Operator/ grinder operator
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Erosion ControlOSHA 10Certified ArboristSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareWriting SkillsOccupational Safety Regulation Compliance
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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, 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, pipe foreman 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 13 years of professional experience.
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