Excavator Operators for hire in El Paso, TX
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 85%
- Associate's degree
- 8%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Wanzek Construction
Fisher Industries
Hensel Phelps
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 912 profiles for Excavator Operators in El Paso, TX
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in El Paso, TX: $56,819 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,875 – $80,963 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
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Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10CPRSkills
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Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingTower ClimbingHeavy Equipment Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssemblyLift TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsStockingHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationLift TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceDrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Mechanic ExperienceMentoringMerchandisingHand ToolsBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operation
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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: leadership, communication skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Excavator.
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, carpenter/concrete finisher 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 El Paso, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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