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 Skills9%
    Heavy Lifting7%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED95%
    Associate's degree2%
    Bachelor's degree2%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years26%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    7 Sites
    A M Pitts
    AJY Excavations
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years42%
    1-2 years27%
    Less than a year15%

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Last updated: Sep 15, 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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  • General Foreman

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Traffic Control Specialist

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementEnd DumpOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Underground utilities pipe foreman

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSpanish
  • Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationMSHA CertificationNCCER CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10+6 more

    Skills

    LeadershipFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • General Laborer/ Pressure washer

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectrical LicenseElectrician Apprentice

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsService Technician Experience
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipConstruction InspectionMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingWord Processing

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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 lifting and organizational skills.

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, general foreman and traffic control specialist.

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 14 years of professional experience.

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