Excavator-Operators for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory
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White Card7%Construction Experience6%Communication Skills5%Education level
Vocational or technical training38%Master's degree25%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan)A1 Access RentalsABR group N TTime at current job
2-5 years67%More than 5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 71 profiles for Excavator-Operators in Darwin, Northern Territory
Last updated: 3 Oct 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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Operator / Driver / Leading Hand
Anula, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardHC LicenceEWP TicketSkills
White CardHC LicenceDemolitionTruck DrivingHeavy Equipment OperationLeadershipPLANT OPERATOR
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
General Construction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMaintenanceRisk AssessmentsRisk AssessmentHeavy Equipment OperationHr truck driver and plant operator
Berrimah, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckRSAForklift LicenceSkills
Business EtiquetteTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationRIGGER
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceIntermediate Rigging TicketWork Safely at HeightsRSABasic Rigging Ticket+1 moreSkills
Basic Rigging TicketIntermediate Rigging TicketDogging TicketWork Safely at HeightsWhite CardDriver LicenceOperator/ labourer
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardFirst Aid CertificationManagementEWP TicketSkills
Order PickingWarehouse ExperiencePallet JackForkliftPackagingLoad & UnloadFencing Contractor
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIIHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Welding ToolsMetalworkingCuttingMetal FabricationRisk ManagementPower Tools
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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, construction experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator-operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and Work Safely at Heights.
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, asbestos removalist / labourer and RIGGER.
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 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 10 years of professional experience.
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