Excavator Operators for hire in San Jose, 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 Jose, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Time Management5%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training10%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%6-10 years42%Current company
daco constructionAll Brauns towingAmrock ConstructionTime at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years14%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $77,282 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,529 – $100,328 yearly
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San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCarpentryFrame CarpentrySchedule ManagementHeavy 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+9 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementFront Loader TruckHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Campbell, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerClass DPlumbing LicenseFood Safety CertificationLifeguard ExperienceDriver's License+15 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperiencePublic SpeakingMicrosoft Outlook CalendarHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementExcavator Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingHazard MitigationHeavy Equipment Operator / Utility Laborer
Campbell, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRCDL BSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Communication SkillsExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationExcavationMechanical ExcavatorsLoader OperationExcavator Operator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Analysis SkillsFlagging for Traffic ControlTraffic Control for Work ZonesInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingPipefitting
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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 111 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 heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
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/mechanic, construction foreman/supervisor and heavy equipment operator / utility laborer.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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