Excavator Operators for hire in Boise, ID
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership5%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years12%Current company
Granite Excavation, Inc
Knife river
Titanium ExcavationTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years13%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boise, ID: $68,625 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,583 – $86,279 yearly
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Finish Dozer Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckConstruction Project ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceManaging Construction ProjectsConstruction ExperienceConstruction ManagementEquipment Operator/Technician
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceBackhoe OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsOperator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsBasic MathMathLumper/Forklift Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL a+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLandscapingFormwork ConstructionHeavy Equipment Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPR+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOSHA Safety CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationPest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic Planning
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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 111 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 an excavator operator?
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, operator and forman/supervisor.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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