Telehandler Operator
Place materials and equipment on solar farms, construction and shutdowns.
Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $120,000+ per year
What can I realistically earn as a Telehandler Operator?
Typical Salary Range
$80,000 - $120,000+
per year, before tax
Typical Rosters
Industries
Career Growth
Starting Role
Telehandler Operator
Next Role
Dogger
Advanced Role
Lift Supervisor
Salary information is indicative only. Actual earnings depend on location, employer, experience, qualifications and market demand.
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Telehandler Operators use telescopic handlers to lift and place materials on solar farms, construction sites and during shutdowns.
- Pre-start inspections
- Material placement
- Working to load charts
- Coordinating with ground crew
- Pre-start machine check
- Lift plan review
- Place materials throughout the day
- Refuel and secure machine
- 2/1 common on solar farms
- 8/6 on mining sites
- Long hours in machine seat
- Concentration and spatial awareness
- Solar EPC contractors
- Monadelphous
- UGL
- Civmec
Employer names are listed for general information. FIFO Go is not affiliated with these companies.
- TLILIC0005 Telehandler licence required
- Forklift experience helps
Strong demand role. Combines well with Forklift and Dogging for premium FIFO and solar pay.
- Licensed machine operators
- Solar farm workers
Where is telehandler work strongest?
Solar farms across NSW, VIC and QLD have strong demand.