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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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 5%
- Maintenance
- 4%
- Construction Experience
- 4%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 44%
- High school diploma or GED
- 44%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
- Hastings Deering
WorkPac
Self employed
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 100 profiles for Excavator Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $97,287 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $71,673 – $132,054 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Administration Assistant / Trade Assistant
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckWork Safely at HeightsConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMechanical KnowledgePower ToolsHand ToolsHeavy Machinery Operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIITruck LoadingLoadingSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementExcavatorOutdoor Work ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationMachine Operationforklift operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftMachine OperationMaintenanceInventory ControlSchool / Community Experience
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Cash Register OperationsCash HandlingCertificate IICashieringCustomer ServiceWork Safely at Heights+9 moreSkills
Customer CommunicationCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCashieringCash Register OperationsPOStruck driver (Owner operator)
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
MC LicenceRCertificate IIIConfined Space EntryBlue CardLR Licence+1 moreSkills
MaintenanceVehicle MaintenanceTruck ServicingXeroPayrollBillingPicker/packer
Woree, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsCertificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)Certificate III+2 moreSkills
Picking & PackingOrder PickingOrder PickerLift TruckForkliftFirst Aid
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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, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: heavy machinery operator, school / community experience and picker/packer.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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