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OSCA 741233Updated 2026-01-29
Bulldozer Operator
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 721213OSCA 741233
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 109k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2110
Salary range: AUD 99k-AUD 120k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
43.2%
QLD
21.5%
NSW
19.2%
WA
Education mix
42.7%
year 10 and below
28.6%
certificate iii/ iv
14.4%
year 12
Role overview
Bulldozer Operators operate bulldozers using blades and other attachments to gouge out, level and move materials in construction, forestry, mining and other projects.
What you do
- • Prepares and positions bulldozers for operation.
- • Selects, fits and removes attachments such as loading scoops, shovel blades and rippers
- • Operates controls to excavate, break, gouge out, move, load and spread materials including earth, rock, rubble and soil.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 10 and below (42.7%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Monitors operation of the bulldozer and adjusts controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation while ensuring safety of other workers.
- • Operates controls to excavate, break, gouge out, move, load and spread materials including earth, rock, rubble and soil.
- • Prepares and positions bulldozers for operation.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2110
Annual median: AUD 109k
Range: AUD 99k-AUD 120k