Excavator Operators for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
daco constructionRadius Recycling
All Brauns towingTime at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 214 profiles for Excavator Operators in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $78,083 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,387 – $97,729 yearly
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Finish roller
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseConfidential ClearanceHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingHoisting LicenseCDL+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingEnvironmental Technician
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationPERC CardJourneyman LicenseConfidential ClearanceHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+24 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementFront Loader TruckHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMEAT DISPATCHER
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Real Estate BrokerNon-CDL Class CServsafe+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmmeterTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsForklift Operator/Mechanic
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationEPA Type IBICSI CertificationCIROEPA Refrigeration Certification+26 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperiencePresentation SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOhmmeterHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+13 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHazardous Waste ManifestsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceOrganizational Skills
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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: communication skills, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, Tanker Endorsement 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/mechanic, MEAT DISPATCHER and environmental technician.
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 Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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