Equipment-Operators for hire
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Heavy Equipment Operation7%Excavator4%Loader Operation4%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training38%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years38%3-5 years22%6-10 years22%Current company
Fort McKay Group of Companies LP
535901 Yukon IncAlberta Tree FarmsTime at current job
2-5 years34%1-2 years31%Less than a year21%
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Last updated: Sep. 11, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $73,167 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,498 – $98,231 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Pembroke, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLOTOHazardous Energy ControlConfined Space CertificationEnergy Control ProceduresSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeFORESTRY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Albanel, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
Certification SIMDUTSystèmes D'information Sur Les Matières Dangereuses Utilisées Au TravailConnaissances En MécaniqueCarte ASPMaintenancePolitiques De Santé Et Sécurité Au TravailSkills
Certification SIMDUTCarte ASPSystèmes D'information Sur Les Matières Dangereuses Utilisées Au TravailMaintenanceConnaissances En MécaniquePolitiques De Santé Et Sécurité Au TravailEquipment Operator / Foreman / Supervisor
Esterhazy, Saskatchewan
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLeadershipFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
Dump TruckLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceHEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Kamloops, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceCSTSAir Brake EndorsementSkills
DozerHaul TrucksExcavatorLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationCSOForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving+18 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCaterpillarConstruction ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeDrivingCommercial DrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Sooke, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPR+4 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationWHMIS CertificationHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceLoader Operation
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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 70 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 an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification and Driving Licence.
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, FORESTRY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR and equipment operator / foreman / supervisor.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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