Excavator Operators for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Heavy Equipment Operation7%Communication Skills6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Vocational or technical training11%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
ABC NORTH CALApex environmental engineeringArrowHead Concrete ConstructionTime at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 705 profiles for Excavator Operators in Sacramento, CA
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $74,864 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,204 – $91,572 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPRDiesel Mechanic CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator (Class A)
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL C+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementEnd DumpHeavy LiftingLeadershipLandfill Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLifting EquipmentOperator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationMachiningInterpreting Technical DrawingsExcavator Operator/. General laborer
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLAerial Lift CertificationSkid Steer LoaderForklift CertificationBoom LiftHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsMechanical RepairMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckThermo operator/ paint striper
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operation
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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 105 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 equipment operation, 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 CDL.
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 flex force catastrophe / 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 Sacramento, CA, 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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