Excavator Operators for hire in Tulsa, OK
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 82%
- Vocational or technical training
- 9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 4%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Kiewit Corporation
MasTec Inc
- City of Tulsa
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- More than 5 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tulsa, OK: $49,750 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,400 – $58,375 yearly
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Equipment Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsDrilling forman / excavator operating
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorOperator/Skilled Laborer
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Engineer in TrainingDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionLeadershipTime ManagementEquipment Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseExcavatorForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckLaborer/Equipment Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseHeavy Equipment OperationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceManagementService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Wastewater CertificationDriver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationExcavatorMechanical 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 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, heavy lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CDL a.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: equipment operator, heavy equipment operator and laborer/equipment 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 Tulsa, OK, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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