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 Skills7%Construction Experience6%Customer Service6%Education level
Vocational or technical training63%High school diploma or GED31%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years10%3-5 years14%Current company
Aramex, Cairns QLDAus Mining Personnel with Cairns Regional CouncilBHPTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years28%2-5 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 94 profiles for Excavator-Operators in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 18 Aug 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $104,522 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,663 – $140,670 yearly
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Heavy Machine Operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IVLeadershipBackhoe TicketResearchConfined Space EntrySkills
WindowsMicrosoft OfficeData EntryComputer SkillsTypingTraining & DevelopmentTrade Assistant Work Experience
Smithfield, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardSecurityDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsCPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMentoringDriver/Painter
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR CertificationSkills
Construction Paintingforklift operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
ForkliftMachiningMaintenanceInventory ControlPallet JackMicrosoft ExcelArgricultral transport and machinery operator
Edmonton, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceMC LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceCertificate IIISkills
Truck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeManagementTruck driver/operator
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVHR LicenceMR LicenceSkills
White CardManagement
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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, construction experience and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator-operators include: White Card, First Aid Certification 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: heavy machinery operator, console operator and truck driver/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 12 years of professional experience.
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