Excavator-Operators for hire in Brisbane, Queensland
Find excavator operators who expertly manage heavy machinery to dig, lift, and move materials while demonstrating skills in safety protocols, machine maintenance, and efficient site management. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Brisbane, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Construction Experience9%Forklift6%White Card5%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
ARG LogisticsAustralian Civil Solutions (ACS)Boral Asphalt
Time at current job
Less than a year44%2-5 years33%1-2 years11%
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $91,796 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $76,240 – $110,527 yearly
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fitter and operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificateSkills
DrivingWeldingConstruction ExperienceFabricationForkliftAutomotive RepairPipelayer/ Operator
Boondall, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationBackhoe TicketWork Safely at HeightsMR LicenceSkills
WeldingHand ToolsFabricationConstruction ExperienceMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationTrade Assistant
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
Industrial Shutdown Construction ExperienceShutdown MaintenanceFIFO Project Site ExperienceRemote Regional Site ExperienceRoad ConstructionConstruction ExperienceUnderground Services
Newmarket, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardMC LicenceCertificate IIWork Safely at HeightsLoader OperationUnloading+11 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsDogging TicketHorizontal DrillingDrilling TechniqueExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operator
Cannon Hill, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
MSICSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceHydraulic System MaintenanceHydraulicsDiesel Engine RepairMulti-Skilled Machinery Operator
Chermside, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
ConstructionTime ManagementCertificate IIIForklift LicenceLift TruckForklift
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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 9 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: construction experience, forklift and white card.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator-operators include: White Card, Work Safely at Heights and Standard 11.
What are some job titles related to excavator-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator-operators include: operator, fitter and operator and mobile plant operator (fifo).
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 Brisbane, Queensland, 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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