Excavator Operators for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Blatter EnergyPatriot pipelineSpriggs Excavation, IncTime at current job
1-2 years40%More than 5 years40%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 401 profiles for Excavator Operators in Albuquerque, NM
Last updated: Oct 5, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $68,160 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,924 – $78,843 yearly
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Landfill Spotter / Heavy Equipment Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL a+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementEMT CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's License+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOperator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Construction Manager-In-TrainingErosion ControlFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Certified Construction ManagerExcavator+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTraining & DevelopmentTrainingHeavy Equipment Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLCertified Notary PublicDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+5 moreSkills
Rear Loader TruckAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCDL Class A Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOTREnd DumpOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOwner/Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementCertified Pool OperatorDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+5 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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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 104 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 excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Air Brake Endorsement.
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, operator and water operator 2.
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 Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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