Excavator Operators for hire in Concord, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting6%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training12%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Republic Services
US Army
BrandSafway
Time at current job
2-5 years75%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 451 profiles for Excavator Operators in Concord, CA
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Concord, CA: $91,884 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,887 – $128,138 yearly
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General Foreman Underground and Grading
Walnut Creek, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationCertificate of CompetencyFirst Aid CertificationCDL aCPRTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
LeadershipManagementConstruction InspectionOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Martinez, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CExcavatorMotorcycle LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommercial VehicleHeavy Equipment Operator
Pleasant Hill, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationWeldingGrader OperationCrusher MachinesHeavy Equipment Operator / Construction Worker
Pittsburg, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsClean Driving RecordHeavy Equipment OperationMiningMining or ExtractionCarpentryJourneyman Heavy Equipment Operator - Operating Engineers Local 3
Martinez, California
Licenses & certifications
CPRTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
ExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationBackhoe OperationSkid Steer LoaderRoad RollersEquipment operator
Pittsburg, California
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10CPRNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Organizational SkillsOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHAConstruction ExperienceBackhoe OperationLift Truck
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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, heavy lifting and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C and OSHA 10.
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 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 Concord, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 19 years of professional experience.
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