Excavator Operators for hire in Gainesville, FL
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting7%Communication Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years24%6-10 years35%Current company
Krebs Land Development8M Holdings LLCA l Baxley & sons incTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years36%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 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
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCDL aClass ERough Terrain Forklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementSkid steer grading
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementASE CertificationConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL a+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLoader Operator; GPS Dozer operator
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
OhmmeterMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPipe Layer/Operator
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSolar Installer
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseExcavatorClass EForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipLandscapingHeavy Equipment Operator
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
ExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersExcavationTrack-Type TractorsMechanical Excavators
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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: heavy lifting, communication 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 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 loader operator; GPS dozer 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 Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have -172 years of professional experience.
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