Excavator Operators for hire in El Paso, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years10%3-5 years14%Current company
Ralph L Wadsworth Construction
Stout Excavating Group, LLC4X Construction GroupTime at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years28%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 811 profiles for Excavator Operators in El Paso, TX
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in El Paso, TX: $56,819 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,875 – $80,963 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseExcavatorCPRForklift Certification+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckTime ManagementVehicle SpottingHeavy Equipment Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationCertified Project ManagerDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourProfessional EngineerNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceConstruction InspectionLaborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Fall Protection CertificationCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsGeneral Labor/Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCarpet CleaningBuffingPolishingExcavator Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationCDL aCPRHazmat EndorsementSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSchedule ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareHeavy Equipment Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Mechanic ExperienceMentoringMerchandisingHand ToolsManagementBackhoe 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 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, organizational skills and leadership.
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, laborer/heavy equipment operator and heavy equipment operator/foreman.
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 7 years of professional experience.
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