Excavator Operators for hire in Austin, TX
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1,066
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 6%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 91%
- Vocational or technical training
- 6%
- Master's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Balfour Beatty
Fluor Corp
Republic Services
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 14%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,066 profiles for Excavator Operators in Austin, TX
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $57,357 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,016 – $74,741 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseExcavator+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsEnd DumpAnalysis SkillsMachine Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCablingHeavy Equipment Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationMSHA CertificationDOT Physical Certification+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsForklifts with Various AttachmentsClamp TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class COSHASkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLoader OperationHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceHeavy Equipment Operator
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRCAD CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningAgtekMathematical AptitudeManagementEquipment Operator 1
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDrivingCommercial Driving
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
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, crew lead and equipment operator 1.
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 Austin, TX, 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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