Excavator-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Construction Experience11%White Card6%Forklift6%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
6-10 years40%1-2 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
Accurate PlumbingCleanawayWinslow Constructors
Time at current job
2-5 years83%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,032 profiles for Excavator-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 29 Sept 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $82,273 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,072 – $109,048 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Machine operator/site services
Southbank, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsCertificate III+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementContinuous ImprovementOrder PickingPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceForkliftExcavator Operator
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceHR LicenceSkills
Truck DrivingConstruction ExperienceConstruction Site ExperienceManagementTraining & DevelopmentExcavator Operator
Pascoe Vale, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationManagementConfined Space EntryCPR CertificationHR LicenceSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationLeadershipConstruction ExperienceScaffolder
Fairfield, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
Training & DevelopmentHeavy LiftingAutomated Line Operator
Braybrook, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardBackhoe TicketCertificate IIIForklift LicenceSkills
CleaningForklift Operator
Maidstone, Victoria
Skills
MaintenanceLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer Service
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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, First Aid Certification and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to excavator-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator-operators include: forklift operator, scaffolder and machine operator/site services.
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 7 years of professional experience.
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