Excavator-Operators for hire in Mackay, 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 Mackay, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Maintenance7%Communication Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
Vocational or technical training50%High school diploma or GED30%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years13%Current company
BHPSarina Crane HireAdvanced AlarmsTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years14%2-5 years23%
Browse Indeed's database of 60 profiles for Excavator-Operators in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $138,768 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $107,726 – $178,754 yearly
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Boilermaker/Welder
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationStandard 11Work Safely at HeightsCPR Certification+3 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceDiesel Technician
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HC LicenceDogging TicketEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceMaintenanceCash HandlingLeadershipDrivingOrganisational SkillsBoilermaker
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceWHALEBACK WORKSHOP, NEWMAN 6753, PILBARA.
Bucasia, Queensland
Skills
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTime ManagementCommunication SkillsWork Safely at HeightsTraining & DevelopmentDigger Operator
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
LeadershipManagementTraining & DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementMentoringMobile Plant Operator
Bucasia, Queensland
Skills
Time ManagementTeam Management
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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: maintenance, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator-operators include: Driver Licence, White Card 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: plant operator/labourer, digger operator 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 Mackay, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator-operators have 22 years of professional experience.
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