Excavator Operators for hire in Fort Worth, TX
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Communication Skills8%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
More than 10 years42%3-5 years24%6-10 years22%Current company
Austin Bridge & RoadStella Environmental ServicesBlatter EnergyTime at current job
2-5 years35%1-2 years27%More than 5 years23%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Worth, TX: $59,034 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,765 – $92,282 yearly
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Frac Equipment Operator
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalAEDFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardConfined Space CertificationFirearms LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationPower ToolsDepartment of transportation
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementStick WeldingWelding MachinesTIG WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Driver's License+12 moreSkills
WeldingFabricationRemodelingMilitarySecurityHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment Operator 3
Haltom City, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aCPRTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBackhoe OperationPlumbingElectrical ExperienceInterpreting Technical DrawingsHeavy Equipment Operator - (DFW)
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsFront Loader TruckHeavy LiftingManufacturingElevator Operator
Haltom City, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationNCCER CertificationWastewater CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsService Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadership
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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, heavy equipment operation 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 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, construction worker and elevator 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 Fort Worth, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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