Excavator Operators for hire in Boise, ID
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Equipment Operation7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED92%Associate's degree5%Master's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years52%6-10 years22%3-5 years12%Current company
Dirt Pro LlcGranite Excavation, Inc
IMCO Construction
Time at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year21%
Browse Indeed's database of 871 profiles for Excavator Operators in Boise, ID
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boise, ID: $68,080 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,318 – $85,329 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationCrane 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 SkillsComputer OperationComputer SkillsFinish 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 ManagementForman/Supervisor
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Private Pilot CertificationDriver's LicenseRigging+1 moreSkills
Lift TruckForkliftBoom LiftScissor LiftRoofingReinforced ConcreteHeavy Equipment Operator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceFront-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderOperator
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsBasic MathMath
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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 101 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 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 heavy equipment operator - seasonal.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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