Excavator Operators for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
- Master's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Black and veach
Martin Marietta
Five Star Energy Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 40%
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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $75,820 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,148 – $97,192 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Federal Heights, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationAsbestos CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseBarbering LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsOperator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Pipeline ConstructionPipe InstallationPipe LayingConstruction ExperienceDriver's LicenseLoader Operation+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationShipping & ReceivingLightning Ventures
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingCertified Safety Professional+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperiencePublic SpeakingConstruction InspectionTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Golden, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderExcavationOutdoor Work ExperiencePipe Layer/Operator
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceAgricultureFarmingWelding
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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, leadership and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Confined Space 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 pipe layer/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 11 years of professional experience.
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