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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candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Maintenance
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 45%
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Star Track Express
Veolia waste services
St Barbara Operation, Simberi Gold Company Ltd
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 68 profiles for Excavator Operators in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $147,687 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $117,007 – $186,412 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (AU)
Diesel Technician
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HC LicenceDogging TicketEWP TicketForklift LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceMaintenanceCash HandlingLeadershipDrivingOrganisational SkillsRom operations
Alexandra, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Standard 11Skills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSafe Work PracticesGroup WorkSchedule ManagementHAUL TRUCK OPERATOR
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceHR LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsSafe Work PracticesOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceEquipment Safety ProceduresSafety Protocol AdherencePre-Start Equipment ChecksExperienced Heavy Rigid Driver
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardRider Driver LicenceManual Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)HR LicenceLR Licence+1 moreSkills
Truck DrivingDrivingCommercial DrivingTipper TrucksDump TruckBulk Materials TransportationBoilermaker/Welder
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationStandard 11Work Safely at HeightsBlue CardCPR Certification+3 moreSkills
Industrial Facility ExperienceIndustrial Construction ExperiencePower Plant ExperienceMetalworkingUtility Plant ExperienceConstruction Site ExperienceDozer Operator
Mackay, Queensland
Skills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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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 excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: White Card, Construction Induction Card (White Card) and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: digger operator, experienced heavy rigid driver and diesel technician.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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