Excavator Operators for hire in Sarasota, FL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 76%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
- Vocational or technical training
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Republic Services
Kinder Morgan
Skanska
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 536 profiles for Excavator Operators in Sarasota, FL
Last updated: Nov 8, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarasota, FL: $53,427 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,243 – $66,010 yearly
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Utility Foreman
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsUnderground UtilitiesHeavy Equipment Operator / Grader
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementClass DCrew ManagementSchedule ManagementASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification+25 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionMobile home service
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipTower ClimbingCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderPayloader Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceEnd DumpIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingLoader OperationHeavy Equipment OperationDump TruckRoad RollersPavement CompactionHeavy Equipment Operator
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10Barbering LicenseSkills
Loader OperationSkid Steer LoaderHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForkliftConcrete
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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 103 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 excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift 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 gps dozer operator.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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