Excavator Operators for hire in Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Management
- 7%
- Maintenance
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 60%
- Vocational or technical training
- 40%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
- Fulton Hogan
C3
Golding Contractors
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 50%
Browse Indeed's database of 336 profiles for Excavator Operators in Gold Coast, Queensland
Last updated: 30 Oct 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gold Coast, Queensland: $89,562 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,160 – $106,723 yearly
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Ceo owner operator
Merrimac, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardMC LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HC LicenceDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Skills
LeadershipTruck DrivingCommercial DrivingMaintenanceExcavatorMachine OperationMobile Plant Operator
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Standard 11Dogging Ticket+1 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationMachine OperationQuarry Operations ExperienceLoader OperationTrimbleCommunication SkillsDrainage Supervisor / Machine Operator
Highland Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate IIIConstructionHR LicenceSkills
LeadershipOperations ManagementCivil EngineeringDrainage SystemsExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationExcavator Operator
Chirn Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Standard 11Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+4 moreSkills
HR LicenceWhite CardStandard 11Forklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftSite Supervisor / Plant Operator
Gold Coast, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationConfined Space EntryConstructionHR LicenceHaul TrucksSkills
Organisational SkillsExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationHydraulicsTipper TrucksCaterpillarTruck Driver / Plant Operator
Gold Coast, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceManual Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsFibre Splicing+4 moreSkills
ExcavatorSite Preparation ExcavationHeavy Equipment OperationUnderground UtilitiesExcavationConstruction Utility Work
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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: management, maintenance and communication skills.
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: operator, rigger and mobile plant operator.
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 Gold Coast, 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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