Excavator-Operators for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory
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Most popular skills
White Card7%Communication Skills6%Driver Licence5%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Vocational or technical training36%Master's degree21%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years20%Current company
Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan)A1 Access RentalsABR group N TTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years24%2-5 years48%
Browse Indeed's database of 73 profiles for Excavator-Operators in Darwin, Northern Territory
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $97,770 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $80,074 – $119,376 yearly
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General Labourer – Celotti / Foundation Labour Hire
Muirhead, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIWork Safely at HeightsManagementEWP TicketCertificate I+1 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceConstruction Site ExperienceDemolitionForkliftCommunication SkillsTrade Assistant (Carpenter & Concreter Support)
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceEducationRSADiploma+1 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceCarpentryHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy LiftingOperator/ labourer
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardFirst Aid CertificationManagementEWP TicketSkills
Order PickingWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackForkliftPackagingLoad & UnloadFencing Contractor
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftCertificate IIIHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Hand ToolsWeldingConstruction ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperiencePlumbingFabricationHealth, Safety & Wellbeing Coordinator
Anula, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftDriver LicenceBackhoe TicketHC LicenceSkills
White CardCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyHC LicenceDriver LicenceForkliftApprentice Plumber
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIIMR LicenceForklift LicenceInformation TechnologySkills
MR LicenceWhite Card
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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: white card, communication skills and driver licence.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator-operators include: White Card, Driver Licence 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: operator/ labourer, general resource recovery – east arm NT and health, safety & wellbeing coordinator.
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 Darwin, Northern Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator-operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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