Equipment Operators for hire
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Heavy Equipment Operation10%Maintenance6%Forklift4%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Vocational or technical training19%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years20%Current company
(SEASONAL) KIDCO CONSTRUCTIONAaha FoodsAarocTime at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years18%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul. 16, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $71,912 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,111 – $97,367 yearly
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Operational Specialist / Heavy Equipment
Vernon, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationLeadershipFood HandlingDrivingDriving LicenceCSTSSkills
BudgetingSAPSAP Warehouse ManagementLogisticsSupply ChainRecruitingHeavy Equipment Operator / Supervisor
Timmins, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceCPR CertificationAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationExcavatorSupervising ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentRiggingMaintenanceForeman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Fort Frances, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationSecurityDrivingDriving LicenceCSTSWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
Construction ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceBlueprint ReadingExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment Operator
Regina, Saskatchewan
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationHigh School Diploma or GEDClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Construction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationMechanical KnowledgeDrivingHeavy LiftingForkliftEquipment Operator
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationiOSFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationSkills
ExcavatorLoader OperationPackagingEquipment Operator
Penhold, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationCSTSH2S AliveSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationMovingMechanical KnowledgeMaintenancePreventative Maintenance
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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 74 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, maintenance and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Driving Licence, Driving and First Aid Certification.
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, night shift supervisor | heavy equipment operator | equipment trainer and foreman/heavy 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 12 years of professional experience.
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