Excavator Operators for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Bachelor's degree9%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Ripa & AssociatesBRW ConstructionLogistec Gulf Coast LLCTime at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years25%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,702 profiles for Excavator Operators in Tampa, FL
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $60,793 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,269 – $75,012 yearly
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Loader Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipFinish Dozer Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsVehicle SpottingHeavy Equipment OperationExcavator Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRExcavatorSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationConfined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingOverhead Crane Certification+21 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionPaver Operator
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementClass EHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+11 moreSkills
OTRLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingConcrete Finisher/Laborer
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRConfined Space CertificationIICRC CertificationFlagging for Traffic ControlDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+8 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLogisticsMicrosoft Excel
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Confined Space 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, pipe foreman/operater and finish 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 Tampa, 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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