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Telehandler Operator

Place materials and equipment on solar farms, construction and shutdowns.

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $120,000+ per year

Salary & Career Insights

What can I realistically earn as a Telehandler Operator?

Typical Salary Range

$80,000 - $120,000+

per year, before tax

Entry Level$80,000 – $95,000
Experienced$100,000 – $120,000

Typical Rosters

2:18:6

Industries

Solar FarmConstructionMining

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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What Is This Job?

Telehandler Operators use telescopic handlers to lift and place materials on solar farms, construction sites and during shutdowns.

Typical Duties
  • Pre-start inspections
  • Material placement
  • Working to load charts
  • Coordinating with ground crew
Day In The Life
  1. Pre-start machine check
  2. Lift plan review
  3. Place materials throughout the day
  4. Refuel and secure machine
Typical Rosters
  • 2/1 common on solar farms
  • 8/6 on mining sites
Physical Requirements
  • Long hours in machine seat
  • Concentration and spatial awareness
Common Employers
  • Solar EPC contractors
  • Monadelphous
  • UGL
  • Civmec

Employer names are listed for general information. FIFO Go is not affiliated with these companies.

Where Do They Work?
Solar FarmsConstruction ProjectsMinesShutdowns
Common Entry Pathways
  • TLILIC0005 Telehandler licence required
  • Forklift experience helps
FIFO Readiness Impact

Strong demand role. Combines well with Forklift and Dogging for premium FIFO and solar pay.

Career Progression
Telehandler Operator
Crane Crew
Dogger
Rigger
Lift Supervisor
Tickets Needed
Tickets Needed
Who This Job Suits
  • Licensed machine operators
  • Solar farm workers
Common Questions

Where is telehandler work strongest?

Solar farms across NSW, VIC and QLD have strong demand.