Excavator Operators for hire in San Antonio, TX
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 San Antonio, TX to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years14%Current company
A M PittsAlamo Nex ConstructionArcilla Mining & LandclearingTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years24%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Antonio, TX: $58,695 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,352 – $71,250 yearly
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Underground utilities pipe foreman
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10ExcavatorAmerican Welding Society (AWS) StandardsCDL+8 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTIG WeldingWeldingHeavy Equipment Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationNCCER CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPipe LaserLaser LevelsWater TruckInterpreting Technical DrawingsForeman/Heavy Equipment Operator
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationMSHA CertificationNCCER CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
LeadershipFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsForeman dirt crew
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBasic MathMathClimbingTraffic Control Specialist
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementEnd DumpOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
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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 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, heavy equipment operation 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 Non-CDL Class C.
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, traffic control specialist and underground wet utilities excavator 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 San Antonio, TX, 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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