Excavator Operator
Operate heavy machinery to move materials and dig terrain at construction sites.
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- What's it like to be an Excavator Operator?
- Top skills and experience for Excavator Operators
- Excavator Operator role reviews
What's it like to be an Excavator Operator?
Excavator Operators are in charge of operating an excavator or similar equipment to dig, lift and move materials within construction sites. Daily tasks may involve general maintenance, adhering to safety protocols and manoeuvring the machinery in line with site plans. Excavator Operators are usually employed by construction or mining companies, infrastructure agencies or landscaping businesses.
Tasks and duties
- Operating an excavator to dig holes, lift heavy objects and compact earth.
- Performing equipment inspections to ensure machines are operating at peak efficiency and safety.
- Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks on the excavator to prevent breakdowns during operations.
- Coordinating with other construction workers to ensure the project is proceeding according to plan.
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment, which includes cleaning the equipment and the worksite when necessary.
- Understanding and following job site safety regulations and procedures.
- Reading and interpreting site plans and blueprints to guide the excavating process.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Excavator Operator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Excavator Operation
Drainage
Wheels, Tracks & Rollers Endorsement
Excavation
Trenching
Civil Construction
Digging
Earthworks
Professionalism
Site Safety
Self Motivation
GPs Systems
Punctual
Workplace Health and Safety
Retaining Walls
Concreting
Understand Construction Drawings
Road Works
Communication Skills
Versatility
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Latest Excavator Operator reviews
Jan 2025
For me I enjoy operating excavators daily you’ll get more skills more experience something new
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsIt’s a awesome role everyone can’t do it
The challengesYou learn something new everyday more experiences
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Apr 2024
Find the right team and you can really go places.
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsBeing an excavator operator is a role that is highly satisfying and it can really take you places as a career.
The challengesFinding an employer that actually values and cares about you can be very difficult in this industry.
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