Equipment Operators for hire
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 9%
- Excavator
- 5%
- Loader Operation
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 74%
- Vocational or technical training
- 17%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
GFL environmental
Domtar
Heidelberg Materials
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Oct. 25, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $73,429 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,620 – $98,716 yearly
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Operator
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceDangerous GoodsTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationBackhoe OperationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems+4 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationDrivingCommercial VehicleExcavatorExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Comox, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Dangerous GoodsTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+6 moreSkills
Loader OperationGrader OperationDozerFire SuppressionFirst Aid ProtocolsHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Valemount, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Dangerous GoodsTDG CertificationAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 Licence+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationCaterpillarBulldozersDozerExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operator
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a Commercial Driver's Licence – Air Brake Endorsement (AZ)WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceWorking at Heights Certificate+1 moreSkills
Front-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderExcavatorDozerSkid Steer LoaderEquipment Operator
Taber, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceWeldingPlasma Cutting+2 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsMaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceHeavy Equipment OperationMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingHorizontal DrillingLeadershipConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe 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 72 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: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification 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, operator and shipping & receiving / equipment operation.
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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