Excavator Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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1,046
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Construction Experience
- 11%
- White Card
- 6%
- Forklift
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 50%
- Vocational or technical training
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Rdo equipment
Hitachi
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 75%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $82,035 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,155 – $108,272 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Water Reticulation Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementConstruction Site ExperienceConstruction ExperienceManual HandlingManual Handling TechniquesUnloadingDemolition excavator operator,
Sunshine, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Skid Steer LoaderSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationFlatbedMechanical KnowledgeMachine Operator/Labourer
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Forklift LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceConstruction ExperienceRoofingLandscape MaintenanceOrder PickingPlumber. Excavator operator mc licence dogman ticket etc
Avondale Heights, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
Mechanic ExperiencePlumbingProperty MaintenanceForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftLeading Hand
Parkville, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver Licence – VictoriaFull Driver LicenceDriver LicenceDriver Licence – VictoriaFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCivil Operator – Team Leader / NDD Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardIntermediate Rigging TicketConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+6 moreSkills
LeadershipExcavatorFront-End LoadersHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationSafe Working at Heights
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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: construction experience, white card and forklift.
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: demolition excavator operator,, excavator operator/foreman and leading hand.
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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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