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
Communication Skills8%Construction Experience7%Forklift5%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree27%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Eastern Guruma
(FIFO wugoon camp Santos company)3D Earthmoving
Time at current job
2-5 years40%More than 5 years40%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,196 profiles for Excavator-Operators in Perth, Western Australia
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Perth, Western Australia: $115,687 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $87,688 – $152,628 yearly
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Heavy Machinery Operator / Mechanical Maintenance
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+2 moreSkills
Driver LicenceCForkliftWhite CardConfined Space EntryFirst Aid CertificationPLANT OPERATOR/ EXCAVATOR STEEP TERRAIN
South Guildford, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceBackhoe TicketFirst Aid CertificationManagementDogging TicketEWP TicketSkills
Construction ExperienceProject ManagementQuality AssuranceRisk ManagementForkliftHC LicenceMulti-Skilled Mobile Plant Operator
Yokine, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationSkills
MentoringConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceConstruction Site ExperienceCommercial Construction ExperienceResidential Construction ExperienceExcavator Operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
ExcavatorConstruction Site ExperienceConstruction ExperienceResidential Construction ExperienceResidential Building ProjectsEarthworksTruck Driver / Machine Operator (Front-End Loader, Excavator)
Balcatta, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardWorking with Children CheckHR LicenceSkills
Load & UnloadTime ManagementHR LicenceWhite CardWorking with Children CheckMaintenanceWHARF ATTENDANT/ LINE WALKER
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardHand ToolsGrader OperationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTeam BuildingCustomer ServiceMaintenanceCultural CompetencyPacking
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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: communication skills, construction experience and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator-operators include: White Card, Driver Licence 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: machine operator, production operator / HME operator and civil construction labourer.
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 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 7 years of professional experience.
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