Excavator Operators for hire in San Francisco, CA
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 Francisco, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
3-5 years30%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Republic Services
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Time at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 304 profiles for Excavator Operators in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Oct 20, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $85,330 yearly
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General Foreman/Equipment Operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
HazmatFirst Aid CertificationHazardous Material HandlingOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsDecision MakingSchedule ManagementTrainingHeavy Equipment operator
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsCompliancePallet JackElectric Pallet JackExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationUnderground Diesel Equipment Operator / Section Supervisor
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipField Operations ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationUnloadingGPSLoadingTransport driver
Daly City, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDL aForkliftTanker EndorsementLoader OperationAir Brake Endorsement+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerHeavy Equipment Operator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBaton PermitScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTWIC Card+3 moreSkills
Lifting EquipmentConstruction Material HandlingEquipment Safety ProceduresCrane OperationHeavy Equipment OperationExcavationForeman
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLaboratory ExperiencePlant ManagementElectrical ExperienceConstruction ExperienceWelding
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C and CDL a.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: general foreman/equipment operator, heavy equipment operator and sausalito,ca,tractor operator, WG7.
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 Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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