Excavator Operators for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 84%
- Vocational or technical training
- 13%
- Associate's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Republic Services
City of Long Beach
Tradesmen International
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $85,746 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,292 – $124,003 yearly
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Operator
Montebello, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationTruck DrivingDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+13 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementPipe Layer/Laborer
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsExcavator Operator
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAsbestos CertificationCDL CDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsConstruction ExperienceTile LayingExcavatorCLASS A driver/ Labor
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardCDLBaton PermitDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingBLSBilingualHeavy equipment operator
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationPest Control LicenseCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Pesticide Applicator's License+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementEnglishHeavy Equipment Operator
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Confidential Clearance+13 moreSkills
LeadershipConstruction InspectionOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMechanic 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 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, heavy lifting and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, CDL 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: heavy equipment operator, operator and pipe layer/laborer.
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 Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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