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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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Construction Experience
- 9%
- Forklift
- 6%
- White Card
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 48%
- Vocational or technical training
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Veolia
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd
- Cleanaway
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 44%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 11%
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Last updated: 2 Nov 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $92,197 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $76,587 – $110,988 yearly
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MOBILE PLANT OPERATOR
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardRoad RollersHaul TrucksForklift LicenceRIW CardBackhoe Operation+7 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationManagementMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceQuality AssuranceSafety PlansCombo Operator
Chermside West, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Wheel LoaderRoad RollersGrader OperationFirst Aid CertificationCompactorsMachine Operation+5 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationExcavatorConstruction ExperienceExcavationEarthworksConstruction Industry Excavation ExperienceEmployee
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Standard 11Work Safely at Heights+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsRisk AssessmentsHazard Identification (HAZID)Risk AssessmentHazard IdentificationFront-End Loader | Machine Operator
Brisbane, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIManual Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsEWP Ticket+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLifting EquipmentFront-End LoadersExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Cannon Hill, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
MSICSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceHydraulic System MaintenanceHydraulicsDiesel Engine RepairLoader Operator / Lab Technician / Control Room Operator / Weigh Bridge Operator / Container Forklift Operator
Wynnum West, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Lifting EquipmentStaff SupervisionOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceFront-End LoadersManagementSafety Protocol Adherence
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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, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: operator, multi skilled operator and combo 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 13 years of professional experience.
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