Excavator Operators for hire in Fort Worth, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Associate's degree5%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
CORE CONSTRUCTIONRepublic services
Stella Environmental ServicesTime at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,874 profiles for Excavator Operators in Fort Worth, TX
Last updated: Oct 3, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Worth, TX: $55,981 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,578 – $79,182 yearly
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Crane Operator helper drillers helper
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationMSHA CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationElectrician ApprenticeSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMaintaining an Organized WorkspaceConstruction Laborer/Operator
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationScaffolding Safety ProtocolsExcavationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsMachine Operator
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDOSHA Safety CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOhmmeterHeavy Equipment Operator - (DFW)
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPR+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingManufacturingEnvironmental ServicesHeavy Equipment Operator
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceManagement
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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 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 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, heavy equipment operator - (dfw) and crane operator helper drillers helper.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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