Excavator Operators for hire in Orlando, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Bachelor's degree8%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Irby Construction Company
The Middlesex CorporationTraffic Control Devices
Time at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,245 profiles for Excavator Operators in Orlando, FL
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Orlando, FL: $50,496 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,051 – $60,637 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsInstallation Installer
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationJourneyman LicenseDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHigh scaler 3.2
Ocoee, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DOC CertificationEMT CertificationFundamentals of EngineeringBaton PermitDriver's License+16 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceMechanic Experienceheavey equipment operator
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationFlagger CertificationIMSA CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator/ excavator operator
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseExcavatorForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeOutdoor Work ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationService loboere/ operator loader skid steer/Mimi excavator
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPR+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFront-End LoadersExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationMechanical Excavators
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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: leadership, communication skills 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 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, installation installer and high scaler 3 2.
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 Orlando, 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.
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