Excavator Operators for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Vocational or technical training5%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Bechtel
Rosendin Electric
Austin Industrial
Time at current job
Less than a year67%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,879 profiles for Excavator Operators in Houston, TX
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $65,425 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,425 – $83,237 yearly
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Crane Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationScaffolding Safety ProtocolsDriver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDirt Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardConfined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+13 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsExcavatorExcavator operator and skidsteer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationScaffolding Safety ProtocolsOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseFall Protection Certification+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBackhoe OperationWater Damage RestorationRestorationEquipment Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationAWS D1.1 EndorsementSkills
LeadershipCrew ManagementHorizontal DrillingExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationTrenchless Technology Pipelaying MethodLoader Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAuto PaintingPaintsHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationExcavationForeman
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Vehicle SpottingHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsManagementTelephone SystemsMulti-Line Phone Systems
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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: 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 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: crane operator, excavator operator and skidsteer and dirt 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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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