Excavator Operators for hire in Gainesville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Mechanic Experience8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years14%3-5 years28%6-10 years30%Current company
Krebs Land DevelopmentGaston Tree Debris Recycling, LLC
Grovin ConstructionTime at current job
Less than 1 year10%1-2 years28%2-5 years28%
Browse Indeed's database of 241 profiles for Excavator Operators in Gainesville, FL
Last updated: Jul 20, 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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Loader Operator
Hawthorne, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DF EndorsementFirearms LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFront Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator
Newberry, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsCDLFlatbedHeavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Hawthorne, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationExcavationFirearms LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsConstruction Inspection ExperienceLabor 2
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCertified Construction ManagerForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) UseHeavy Machine Operator/ Trainer
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DCPICertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseASCP CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingConstruction Experience
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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 104 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, mechanic experience and heavy lifting.
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, loader operator and heavy equipment operator/foreman.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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