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 GED56%Vocational or technical training33%Master's degree6%Years of experience
6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
ABN Subcontractor | Pezform & Nexus PoolsARG LogisticsArg RecruitmentTime at current job
Less than a year33%More than 5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 720 profiles for Excavator-Operators in Brisbane, Queensland
Last updated: 29 Sept 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $92,173 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $76,141 – $111,581 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Heavy Equipment Operator
Murarrie, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceManagementMSICSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationMechanical KnowledgeForkliftLoad & UnloadManagementCustomer Servicefitter and operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificateSkills
DrivingWeldingConstruction ExperienceFabricationForkliftAutomotive RepairMOBILE PLANT OPERATOR
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationManagementMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceQuality AssuranceProcess ImprovementMobile Plant Operator (FIFO)
Rochedale South, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationStandard 11Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
ConstructionStandard 11Work Safely at HeightsForkliftGPSTrimbleYardman
Runcorn, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
Food Service ExperienceForkliftLoad & UnloadPallet JackOrder PickingWarehouse ExperienceMulti Skilled Operator
Acacia Ridge, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSecurityMC LicenceCustomer ServiceCertificate IIIMSIC+1 moreSkills
Microsoft OfficeAdministrative ExperiencePayrollSalesMarketingManagement
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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, Certificate III and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to excavator-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator-operators include: multi skilled operator, plant operator - heavy mobile plant and fitter and 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 Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator-operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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