Excavator-Operators for hire in Perth, Western Australia
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 Perth, Western Australia to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation8%White Card7%Construction Experience7%Education level
Vocational or technical training52%High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years8%3-5 years14%Current company
ADB Safegate
ADC ConstructionAltona GroupTime at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years19%2-5 years27%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,153 profiles for Excavator-Operators in Perth, Western Australia
Last updated: 20 Aug 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Perth, Western Australia: $114,880 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $86,019 – $153,425 yearly
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EXCAVATOR OPERATOR, BMD
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsHR LicenceAdvanced Rigging TicketDogging Ticket+1 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationHR LicenceConstruction ExperienceBlueprint ReadingMicrosoft WordLeadershipDozer Operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Construction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationWhite CardHR LicenceDriver LicenceForklift LicenceLabourer / Civil Operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftDriver LicenceContinuous ImprovementFirst Aid CertificationDriving+5 moreSkills
White CardWork Safely at HeightsHeavy LiftingMechanical KnowledgeDriver LicenceHR LicenceExcavator Operator
Victoria Park, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationConstructionCPR CertificationDemolitionSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationDemolitionMR LicenceQuality AssuranceManagementLeadershipFIFO Excavator Operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryHR LicenceSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationTrade Assistant
Beckenham, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardTruck DrivingManual Driver LicenceHR LicenceSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationTruck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeTime ManagementHR LicenceManual Driver 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: heavy equipment operation, white card and construction experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an excavator operator?
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: vacuum excavation technician, labourer / civil operator and trade assistant.
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 Perth, Western Australia, 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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