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Excavator Operator

OSCA 741234·ANZSCO 721214

Employed

14,200

Part-time share

13.7%

Female share

1.3%

Median age

43 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Courses linked to this job include Course in Safe Lifting with Excavators.

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About this career

Operates heavy excavation plant to excavate, move and load earth, rock and rubble.

What they typically do

  • Positions, operates, controls, monitors and adjusts heavy excavation plant to excavate, move and load earth, rock and rubble in a safe and efficient manner
  • Loads and unloads excavation plant with materials
  • Performs pre-start checks and routine maintenance on excavation plant
  • May perform manual excavation and shovelling as required

Where they work

Construction

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
31.9%
VIC
30.4%
QLD
20.7%
WA
5.9%
SA
4.7%
TAS
4.7%
ACT
1.2%
NT
0.5%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Excavator Operator.