Excavator-Operators for hire in Cairns, 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 Cairns, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Communication Skills5%Maintenance4%Construction Experience4%Education level
Vocational or technical training43%High school diploma or GED43%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
ARC WindAus Mining Personnel with Cairns Regional CouncilAustralian Reef Fishing PTY LTDTime at current job
More than 5 years67%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 82 profiles for Excavator-Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $97,287 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $71,673 – $132,054 yearly
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Gardening and maintenance.
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSkills
ForkliftCarpentryTruck DrivingConstruction ExperienceGardeningCustomer Serviceforklift operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
ForkliftMachiningMaintenanceInventory ControlPallet JackMicrosoft ExcelLeading Hand/Supervisor General Revenue Workshop
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftManagementSkills
Driver LicenceSAPOracleQuickbooksMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsCarpentry Cert III Apprentice
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsCertificate ISkills
Driver LicenceWhite CardWork Safely at HeightsFirst Aid CertificationConstruction PaintingDemolitionHR Truck Driver/ yard manager
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceMC LicenceSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceMechanic ExperienceWeldingMechanical KnowledgeFabricationSchool / Community Experience
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Cash Register OperationsCash HandlingCertificate IICashieringCustomer ServiceWork Safely at Heights+9 moreSkills
Customer CommunicationCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCashieringCash Register OperationsPOS
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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: communication skills, maintenance and construction experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator-operators include: White Card, Work Safely at Heights 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: carpentry cert III apprentice, school / community experience and heavy machine operator.
What level of education is common for an excavator operator?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an excavator operator in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator-operators have 21 years of professional experience.
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