Excavator Operators for hire in Miami, FL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 89%
- Vocational or technical training
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
ITG Communications, LLC
MasTec Utility Services
- Wharton-Smith
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Miami, FL: $65,210 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,028 – $81,732 yearly
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Pipe Layer/Operator
Miami, Florida
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIEPA CertificationEPA Type IConfined Space CertificationEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician Certification+5 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Miami, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationElectrical ExperienceExcavator Operator
Miami, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLASE CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAssemblyComputer OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Miami, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseExcavatorForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Miami, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingHand ToolsMachine SetupEquipment Setup (Production Tasks)Production MonitoringExcavator Operator
Miami, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseHazmat EndorsementSkills
Construction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingExcavator
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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 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 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 12 years of professional experience.
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