Excavator Operators for hire in Dallas, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Time Management6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years22%6-10 years33%Current company
LindamoodAfterMath Disaster Clean UpArcosa Crushed ConcreteTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years20%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dallas, TX: $57,004 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,921 – $69,255 yearly
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Construction Worker
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsConstruction ExperienceHand ToolsHeavy Equipment Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseCDL C+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingFedex Ship ManagerSwamper / hydrovac operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
HazmatAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Hazardous Material HandlingNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator | Loader, Skid Steer, Dozer, Excavator, Backhoe
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceOutdoor Work ExperienceBackhoe OperationLoader OperationExcavationCDL Driver / Excavator Operator
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLCDL aSkills
ExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsUnderground UtilitiesConstruction Utility WorkUnderground ConstructionConstruction 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 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, time management 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 Non-CDL Class C.
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, construction worker and swamper / hydrovac 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 Dallas, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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