Excavator Operators for hire in Miami, FL

Find excavator operators who can efficiently handle heavy machinery, excavate soil and rock and perform tasks like grading and demolition with precision and safety. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Miami, FL to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    694

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Leadership6%
    Heavy Lifting5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED95%
    Vocational or technical training3%
    Bachelor's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years10%
    6-10 years24%
  • Current company

    Central Civil Construction
    downrite engineering
    Southern underground Industries
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year21%
    1-2 years13%
    2-5 years38%

Browse Indeed's database of 694 profiles for Excavator Operators in Miami, FL

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Miami, FL: $62,797 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,318$78,372 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Front End Loader Operator

    Miami, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO CertificationCDL a+1 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceFront Loader TruckCompactorsRoad RollersPavement CompactionBulldozers
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Miami, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRHazmat Endorsement

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLoader Operation
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Miami, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationElectrical Experience
  • Equipment Operator/Laborer

    Miami, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCrew ManagementConflict ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceForklift Certification
  • Excavator Operator

    Miami, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseHazmat Endorsement

    Skills

    Construction Site ExperienceConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationBlueprint ReadingExcavator
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Miami, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHazard MitigationService Technician ExperienceMechanic Experience

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

Professional

🔥 Best for most teams
$520$416per month*
Start free trial§
  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • 100 contacts per month
  • Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
  • Get access to candidate engagement insights
  • Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists

Enterprise

Custom

  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • Custom contacts per month / year
  • Configurable usage limits
  • Custom pricing and invoicing
  • Volume-based contact packages
  • Dedicated onboarding and account support
  • Enterprise-grade identity and access management

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

Not looking for sourcing candidates?

Browse by skills

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

University of Oxford logo
Microsoft logo
Burger King logo
Nokia logo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

What's the average time to fill an excavator operator role?

The average time to fill an excavator operator role is 101 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, 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, forman/operator and front end loader 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 Miami, 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.

Browse related occupations

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply