Excavator Operators for hire in Tulsa, OK
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED95%Bachelor's degree3%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years10%Current company
Br heavyCity of TulsaRalph L Wadsworth Construction
Time at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years17%2-5 years10%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tulsa, OK: $52,722 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,005 – $63,165 yearly
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Drilling forman / excavator operating
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+2 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationFinish Dozer Hand
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersExcavationEquipment Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourExcavator+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLowboyLeadershipAssemblyBuffingPolishingBackhoe Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingExperience Working with Individuals with AutismMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSmelting Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Overhead Crane CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPallet JackLift TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceTower ClimbingLeadershipSupervising Experience
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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 101 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 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, form setter and finish dozer hand.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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