Excavator Operators for hire in Boise, ID
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 89%
- Vocational or technical training
- 6%
- Associate's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Boart Longyear
TDS Telecom
Suncore Construction and Materials
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boise, ID: $65,129 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,830 – $81,841 yearly
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Heavy equipment operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRRigging+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManagementOrganizational SkillsDriller Helper
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingTile LayingOperator/Laborer
Meridian, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Class DCertified Personal TrainerOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipTower ClimbingOhmmeterPipe Layer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipUnderground UtilitiesHeavy Equipment OperationPipe LaserLaser LevelsExcavatorCrane Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationCRISCDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsOccupational Health ExpertiseComputer OperationTech 2
Meridian, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOTRCommunication SkillsService Technician Experience
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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: leadership, heavy equipment operation 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/foreman, driller helper and heavy equipment 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 Boise, ID, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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