Could you become an Excavator Operator?
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What this job is
An Excavator Operator uses heavy earthmoving machinery to excavate, load, and move soil, rock, and other materials on construction, mining, and civil engineering sites across Australia. Working from the operator's cabin, they manipulate hydraulic controls to position the bucket, boom, and stick with precision while monitoring ground conditions, site hazards, and load weights. They work under site supervision, following Safe Work Australia guidelines and site-specific work method statements to ensure safe operation and productivity.
Pay
A$1,900 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Dispatch Documentation
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Stakeholder Communication