Equipment-Operators for hire
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Heavy Equipment Operation9%Excavator5%Loader Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Vocational or technical training7%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
GFL Environmental
Calgary Metal Recycling
Morgan ConstructionTime at current job
More than 5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Oct. 7, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $73,305 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,578 – $98,456 yearly
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Owner / Heavy Equipment Operator
Steinbach, Manitoba
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationH2S AwarenessClass 1 Licence+4 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationOil & GasConstruction ExperienceDrilling RigLoader OperationExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operator
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR Certification+2 moreSkills
Haul TrucksHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationBulldozersDozerSupervising ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Lloydminster, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationH2S Awareness+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceBackhoe OperationLoader OperationForkliftEquipment Operator
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsH2S AwarenessCPR Level C and AED CertificationLoader OperationDriving Licence+10 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceCSTSHeavy Equipment Operator
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationH2S Awareness+2 moreSkills
ExcavatorFront-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderBackhoe OperationSkid Steer LoaderHeavy Equipment Operator
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Hazard AnalysisAED CertificationHazard Identification and Risk AssessmentFirst Aid CertificationCPR Level C and AED CertificationCPR+6 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceConstruction ExperienceForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationLandscape MaintenanceGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping Experience
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What's the average time to fill an equipment operator role?
The average time to fill an equipment operator role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do equipment-operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an equipment operator include: heavy equipment operation, excavator and loader operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: WHMIS Certification, First Aid Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
What are some job titles related to equipment-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to equipment-operators include: heavy equipment operator, owner / heavy equipment operator and leading & equipment operator.
What level of education is common for an equipment operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an equipment operator in Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment-operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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