Excavator Operators for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years8%Current company
HEI Civil
advanced undergroundAnderson sales & salvageTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years26%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $77,597 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,864 – $100,582 yearly
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Lead Heavy Equipment Operator
Englewood, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationMSHA CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceLDC technician
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Organizational SkillsFront Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSawsHeavy Equipment Operator
Arvada, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalWastewater CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseAssociate Safety ProfessionalSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFront Loader TruckLeadershipOperator/Laborer
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL aForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLoader Operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Asbestos CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Haul Truck Driver
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHazardous Energy ControlRough Terrain Forklift CertificationEnergy Control ProceduresSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime Management
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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, organizational skills 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 Forklift 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, LDC technician and loader 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 Denver, CO, 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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