Excavator Operators for hire in Toowoomba, Queensland
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 Toowoomba, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Construction Experience
- 7%
- Customer Service
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 44%
- Vocational or technical training
- 38%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
RDO Equipment
Vinidex
Joyce Mayne
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 46 profiles for Excavator Operators in Toowoomba, Queensland
Last updated: 25 Oct 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Toowoomba, Queensland: $93,089 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $88,077 – $98,386 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Crane truck/Labourer
Toowoomba, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardForkliftConstruction ExperienceLoad & UnloadHR LicenceSkills
Construction ExperienceForkliftWeldingMaintenanceBlueprint ReadingFabricationLeading hand / Machine Operator
Toowoomba, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardWork Safely at HeightsCertificate IIIHaul TrucksGrader OperationFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsEquipment Safety ProceduresHeavy Equipment OperationMachine OperationMachine Operation Safety ProceduresStore Person
Harristown, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWhite CardDriver LicenceSkills
ForkliftWhite CardDriver LicenceLoad & UnloadManagementTeam ManagementBricklayer
Rangeville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe OperationWheel LoaderRoad RollersBackhoe TicketCertificate IIILoader Operation+4 moreSkills
MasonryPlasteringFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsConcrete FormingConstruction ExperienceFarm hand/mechanic
Newtown, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
Time ManagementMachine OperationManual Driver LicenceConflict ManagementMR LicenceSchedule ManagementProject Manager/Estimator
Toowoomba, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IV in Work Health and SafetyFull Driver LicenceCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationHR Licence+1 moreSkills
Truck DrivingDrivingOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceSafety Protocol AdherencePre-Trip Inspection ProtocolsPre-Start Equipment Checks
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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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: White Card, First Aid Certification and Work Safely at Heights.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: multi-skilled operator, bricklayer and store person.
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 Toowoomba, Queensland, 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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