Excavator-Operators for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Construction Experience11%White Card6%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than a year18%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Amh Civil(Merhi Group)Accurate PlumbingTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years16%2-5 years44%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,031 profiles for Excavator-Operators in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 20 Aug 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $82,122 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,617 – $109,451 yearly
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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
Pascoe Vale, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationManagementConfined Space EntryCPR CertificationHR LicenceSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationLeadershipConstruction ExperienceAutomated Line Operator
Braybrook, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
RIW CardWhite CardBackhoe TicketCertificate IIIForklift LicenceSkills
RIW CardWhite CardCleaningHydro-excavation operator
Maribyrnong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceHC LicenceDogging TicketSkills
Delivery Driver ExperienceExcavator Operator / Site Supervisor
West Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardAssemblySkills
Supervising ExperienceHand ToolsWhite CardBusiness Owner
Fawkner, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardHR LicenceSkills
DemolitionHR Licence
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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 heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator-operators include: White Card, Driver Licence and HR Licence.
What are some job titles related to excavator-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator-operators include: excavator operator / site supervisor, machine operator/site services and business owner.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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