Excavator Operators for hire in Geelong, Victoria
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180
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Construction Experience
- 7%
- Maintenance
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 45%
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Telstra
- Woolworth
- Petstock
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 50%
Browse Indeed's database of 180 profiles for Excavator Operators in Geelong, Victoria
Last updated: 29 Oct 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Geelong, Victoria: $99,715 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $95,245 – $104,394 yearly
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Licenses & certifications
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SolidworksConstruction ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsTime ManagementComputer SkillsSupervisor
Mount Duneed, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardCertificate IV in Work Health and SafetyCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCertificate II+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipMaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceFabricationOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceCONSTRUCTION LABOURER
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardBackhoe OperationBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)CPR Certification+3 moreSkills
Construction Site ExperienceConstruction ExperienceCommercial Construction ExperienceFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsConcrete FormingExcavator Operator
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderFront-End LoadersCarpet layer
Bell Park, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver Licence – VictoriaRider Driver LicenceFull Driver LicenceDriver Licence – VictoriaBasic Rigging TicketDogging Ticket+2 moreSkills
Lift TruckForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationElevated Work Platform OperationRiggingForklift Licencecivil Plumber and Drainer operator supervisor
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Drainage SystemsStaff SupervisionCivil Infrastructure ExperienceConstruction Industry Excavation ExperienceConfined Space EntryExcavator+3 moreSkills
Staff SupervisionSupervising ExperiencePlumbingDrainage SystemsManagementMicrosoft Word
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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 maintenance.
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 Driver Licence – Victoria.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: supervisor, civil plumber and drainer operator supervisor and mobile plant 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 Geelong, Victoria, 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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