Excavator Operators for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Vocational or technical training10%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years18%6-10 years26%Current company
Acadia parish police juryFive S Group1 young man and a tractorTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years21%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $42,706 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,152 – $49,089 yearly
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Crew Leader/Supervisor
Carencro, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DTanker EndorsementCDLCertified Project ManagerDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceEquipment Operator
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFirst Aid CertificationNon-CDL Class CCPRTWIC CardARSC Basic Orientation Plus+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsConstruction ExperienceConstruction Industry ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationDump TruckLoader OperationHeavy Mobile Equipment Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitClass DAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10TWIC Card+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCrane Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationMerchant Mariner CredentialOSHA 10TWIC CardARSC Basic Orientation PlusSafety Training UndergoneSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsOperator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourTWIC CardARSC Basic Orientation PlusForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsVapor RecoveryMechanic ExperienceBackhoe OperationLift TruckForkliftSafety Supervisor
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSecret ClearanceSkills
LeadershipConstruction Project ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceManaging Construction ProjectsConstruction ExperienceConstruction Management
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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 111 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 an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, TWIC Card and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: operator, dozer operator and crew leader/supervisor.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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