Excavator Operators for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership8%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree6%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
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Boart Longyear
Time at current job
2-5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $41,977 yearly
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Field Specialist
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementClass DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMarshbuggy operator
Carencro, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Driver's LicenseExcavatorForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingInventory ManagementMachine OperationMachiningHeavy Equipment Operator
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRTWIC Card+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsMaintenanceOperator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class COSHATWIC CardHazmat EndorsementSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBackhoe OperationEnvironmental ServicesConstruction ExperiencePipe Layer/Equipment Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsConstruction InspectionHeavy LiftingMachine OperationMachiningPower ToolsOperator
Youngsville, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPRTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForkliftCarpentryWelding
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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 lifting.
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: heavy equipment operator, operator and pipe layer/equipment 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 Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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