Excavator Operators for hire in Townsville, 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 Townsville, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Time Management
- 5%
- White Card
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 54%
- High school diploma or GED
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
JBS Australia Pty Ltd
Cement Australia
- K-J Lawn Maintenance
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 90 profiles for Excavator Operators in Townsville, Queensland
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $91,751 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $76,314 – $110,311 yearly
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Labourer/ Operator
Vincent, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardEngineeringHorticultureCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceOperationsWork Health and Safety MindsetGroup WorkExcavator Operator & Labourer
North Ward, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTechnical SupportHazard IdentificationWork Safely at HeightsDistributed Control SystemsExcavator+49 moreSkills
Lifting EquipmentFront-End LoadersExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationLift TruckForkliftMarine Engine Driver Trainee
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFull Driver LicenceBackhoe TicketManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at Heights+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLifting EquipmentExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationMachine OperationLift TruckTrainee Operator
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardHorticultureFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Standard 11Confined Space Entry+4 moreSkills
Dogging TicketHorticultureDriver Licence – Heavy Combination (HC)HC LicenceForklift LicenceHeavy Equipment OperationPitram Operator
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsCertificate III+5 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceOn-Site CoordinationLifting EquipmentFront-End LoadersExcavatorTruck DrivingWorkplace Health and Safety Business Partner
New Townsville City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardCertificate IV in Work Health and SafetyCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceStandard 11+3 moreSkills
Client Relationship ManagementAccounts ReceivableManaging Customer AccountsForklift LicenceOffice Activity CoordinationMicrosoft Outlook
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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, time management and white card.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: First Aid Certification, White Card 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: construction labourer & electrical civil works supervisor, pitram operator and workplace health and safety business partner.
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 Townsville, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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