Excavator Operators for hire in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 7%
- Construction Experience
- 5%
- Management
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 40%
- High school diploma or GED
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Boral
McDonalds
- Wunderlich Windows / Monaro Windows / County Style Windows
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 57%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 66 profiles for Excavator Operators in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Last updated: 10 Nov 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: $109,016 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $79,846 – $148,842 yearly
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Handyman
Florey, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Vulnerable People RegistrationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIISkills
Time ManagementBusiness ManagementGuest RelationsCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesWriting SkillsMachine operators
Ngunnawal, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Work Safely at HeightsBasic Rigging TicketDogging TicketEWP TicketDriver Licence – New South WalesForklift LicenceSkills
LeadershipMasonryBricklayingHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderCivil Construction Labourer
Flynn, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Confined Space EntrySkills
Project Team CoordinationResidential Construction Project ManagementManagementProject ControlOn-Site CoordinationResidential Construction ExperienceGeneral Construction Labourer/Trade Assistant
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
Time ManagementSolution DevelopmentGroup WorkFlexible SchedulingComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsConstruction Worker Level 2 CW2
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLifting EquipmentLogistics Cargo HandlingExcavatorTruck DrivingHeavy Equipment OperationSelf-Employed Handyman / Subcontractor
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe TicketLR LicenceSkills
Time ManagementSafe Work PracticesConstruction Materials HandlingFront-End LoadersExcavatorEquipment Safety Procedures
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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: leadership, construction experience and management.
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 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: construction worker level 2 CW2, machine operators and scaffolder.
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 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 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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