Excavator Operators for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting6%Communication Skills5%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED95%Master's degree2%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years42%More than 10 years50%Current company
VALLENCOURT CONSTRUCTIONGarney construction
ABM MechanicalTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years31%2-5 years23%
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Last updated: Aug 18, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $63,610 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,464 – $80,180 yearly
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Maintenance Technician
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseClass EEPA Refrigeration CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportGroundskeepingPipeman, Tail man, Hillman, Excavator operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Personal TrainerCommercial Drone OperationIICRC CertificationTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Mechanic ExperienceFront Loader TruckPublic SpeakingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceManufacturing Company ExperienceCleaningExcavator Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeMowingBulldozersDozer operator, Gps dozer operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTWIC CardHazmat EndorsementHoisting LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationExcavator Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationMilitaryElectrical ExperienceConstruction 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 118 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 heavy equipment operation.
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 and dozer 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 Jacksonville, 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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