Excavator Operators for hire in Miami, FL
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills7%Supervising Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years20%6-10 years22%Current company
A M S / all county /lanzo/ all paving /wynn&son/ lanzo/keller/international union of operating engineers (IUOEA&R Equipment, CorpADM
Time at current job
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years18%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Miami, FL: $63,317 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,111 – $78,437 yearly
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Pipe Layer/Operator
Miami, Florida
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIEPA CertificationEPA Type IConfined Space CertificationEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceBilingualHeavy Equipment Operator
Hialeah, Florida
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Class EForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Mechanic ExperienceComputer OperationComputer LiteracyUnloadingLoadingLift TruckExcavator Operator
Miami, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLASE CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAssemblyHeavy Equipment Operator
Miami, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsFront Loader TruckLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment Operator / Laborer
Miami, Florida
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForkliftConstruction Site ClearingDemolitionExcavationEquipment Operator/Laborer
Miami, Florida
Licenses & certifications
AEDOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCrew ManagementConflict ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction 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 104 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift 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, macchinista edile and pipe layer/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 13 years of professional experience.
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