Excavator Operators for hire in Sarasota, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years14%3-5 years10%Current company
Deme Construction LLCMaschmeyer Concrete Company
Prince ContractingTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years26%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarasota, FL: $52,216 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,589 – $64,018 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRMotorcycle License+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLead Operator/ Owner
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRExcavator+4 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipMobile home service
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Front Loader TruckLeadershipTower ClimbingCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceConcrete Delivery Professional
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL BSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceCommercial Truck DrivingTruck HandlingDrivingMachine Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsEnglishMachine OperationExcavator Operator and Laborer
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Supervising ExperienceInterpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint ReadingExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationMechanical Excavators
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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, heavy equipment operation and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and First Aid Certification.
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, mobile home service and excavator operator and 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 Sarasota, FL, 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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