Backhoe Operator
ANZSCO 721212
430
16%
1%
56 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Backhoe Operators operate backhoes and attachments to excavate, break, drill, level and compact earth, rock and other material.
What they typically do
- Prepares and positions plant for operation.
- Selects, fits and removes attachments.
- Operates controls.
- Monitors operation of plant and adjusts controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensure safety of other workers.
- Raises, lowers and manipulates attachments using manual and hydraulic controls.
- Services, lubricates, cleans and refuels plant and performs minor adjustments and repairs.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Backhoe Operator.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers