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Excavator operator

Operate hydraulic excavators to perform precise excavation tasks while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and project timelines.

20 000 – 45 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Secondary education
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
20 000 – 25 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
25 000 – 35 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès au métier se fait souvent par apprentissage ou formation professionnelle initiale.

Une expérience pratique sur chantier est fortement valorisée.

Training — Belgium

La formation pour devenir terrassier inclut généralement un CAP ou une formation professionnelle spécialisée dans la conduite d'engins de chantier.

Elle comprend des cours théoriques et pratiques sur la sécurité, la mécanique et la lecture de plans.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de l'emploi pour les terrassiers est stable avec une demande régulière dans les secteurs de la construction et des travaux publics.

La concurrence est modérée.

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