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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1,168
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Construction Experience
- 7%
- Forklift
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 52%
- Vocational or technical training
- 26%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
GMF
Macmahon
- Rio Tinto (Via Australia indigenous Group)
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,168 profiles for Excavator Operators in Perth, Western Australia
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Perth, Western Australia: $117,085 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $90,025 – $152,279 yearly
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Water Truck Operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryNational Police CheckRSA+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementTask PrioritisationMicrosoft OfficeTrade Assistant
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftWork Safely at HeightsSkill in Interpreting Technical DrawingsForklift LicenceCommunication Skills+19 moreSkills
WeldingForklift LicenceLift TruckForkliftExtrusionCustomer ServiceWORK MACHINE OPERATOR
Canning Vale, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardMC LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)National Police CheckForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCustomer RetentionClient Relationship DevelopmentRelationship ManagementManagerial Strategic PlanningExcavator Operator
Ballajura, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
HC LicenceDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)Forklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsExcavatorFront-End LoadersWheel LoaderForklift LicenceLift TruckTrade Assistant | Construction Labourer | Civil Construction Operative | Plant Operator
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Construction ExperienceSkills
Construction Site ExperienceConstruction ExperienceConstruction Site PreparationIndustrial Construction ExperienceResidential Construction ExperienceFabricationDump truck operator
Innaloo, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Water CartHaul TrucksSkills
CompactorsTankerHeavy Equipment OperationMachine OperationWater CartRoad Rollers
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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: Driver Licence, White Card and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: trade assistant, trade assistant | construction labourer | civil construction operative | plant operator and dump truck operator.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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