Excavator Operators for hire in Houston, TX
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 Houston, TX to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Associate's degree8%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years20%Current company
Bechtel
Aerotek
ARCOSA
Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years23%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $65,599 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,649 – $84,961 yearly
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Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aClass DCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLowboyTime ManagementRegional LaneOrganizational SkillsExcavator operator and skidsteer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationNCCCO Certification+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBackhoe OperationBlendingMaterial MixingOperator/Laborer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Servsafe+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementRemodelingDrywallEquipment Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Equipment Safety ProceduresHazmatRoutine Maintenance ProjectsCardiac Arrest ProtocolsEquipment Service RecordkeepingTraining+60 moreSkills
Log LoaderHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceForeman
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTWIC CardSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Vehicle SpottingHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTelephone SystemsMulti-Line Phone SystemsOperator/Welder
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardHeavy Equipment OperationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsShipping & ReceivingReceiving ShipmentsWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse Operations
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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 112 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 TWIC Card.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: construction worker, excavator operator and skidsteer and operator/welder.
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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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