Excavator Operators for hire in Gainesville, FL

Find excavator operators who can efficiently handle heavy machinery, excavate soil and rock and perform tasks like grading and demolition with precision and safety. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Gainesville, FL to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Heavy Lifting
    7%
    Communication Skills
    7%
    Mechanic Experience
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    92%
    Associate's degree
    5%
    Bachelor's degree
    3%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
  • Current company

    • Oldcastle APG
    • Utility Partners of America
    • Morgan corp
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    63%
    Less than a year
    25%
    More than 5 years
    13%

Browse Indeed's database of 405 profiles for Excavator Operators in Gainesville, FL

Last updated: Oct 25, 2026

Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $58,467 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $48,571 – $70,380 yearly

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  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operation
  • Labor 2

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Construction Manager-In-TrainingCertified Safety ProfessionalAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCertified Construction Manager+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UsePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Adherence
  • Engineering Field Technician

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperiencePublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSurveyor License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsEnd DumpLoader OperationDriving
  • Operator

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsEquipment RepairServicing VehiclesMaintenance Work
  • Water Technician

    Gainesville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsSmart Meter InstallationLift TruckForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationLoader 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and mechanic experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?

Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.

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, operator and water technician.

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 Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?

Most excavator operators have 8 years of professional experience.

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