Excavator Operators for hire in El Paso, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Supervising Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years24%6-10 years36%Current company
U S Army
A&D ConstructionAbyascaTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years3%2-5 years55%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in El Paso, TX: $56,988 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,204 – $82,837 yearly
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Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHazardous Energy ControlSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCDL Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDL aCDLAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aExcavatorSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleCDL aHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCutting TorchesPipe Layer/Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementIICRC CertificationEPA Type ICertified Pool OperatorExcavatorNATE CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsMathematical AptitudeTime ManagementAmmeterVehicle SpottingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator 19K/11B (6+ Years of Experience)
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingDOT Physical ExaminationCDLSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingFront Loader TruckTeam BuildingHeavy Equipment Operator
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationFront-End LoadersExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationWheel Loader
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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 103 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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Safety Training Undergone.
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, concrete finisher and 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 9 years of professional experience.
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