Excavator Operators for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED95%Vocational or technical training3%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Vallencourt Constructionde Moya contractingMarietta Sand CorporationTime at current job
2-5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,188 profiles for Excavator Operators in Jacksonville, FL
Last updated: Oct 3, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $64,574 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,375 – $82,774 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationExcavatorTWIC Card+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipEnvironmental Construction Technician
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationRoad RollersConfined Space CertificationOSHA 10ExcavatorHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+7 moreSkills
LeadershipMathematical AptitudeHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPipe Layer/Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseExcavatorForklift CertificationSkills
Rear Loader TruckCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationExcavator Operator
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementClass E+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyInstaller
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEPA Type IIFlagger CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLandscape Maintenance
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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 103 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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and First Aid Certification.
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, pipe layer/operator and environmental construction technician.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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