Equipment Operators for hire in Calgary, AB
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation6%Loader Operation5%Communication Skills4%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Aecon Group Inc
Heidelberg Materials
Aecon Group
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year33%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 39,036 profiles for Equipment Operators in Calgary, AB
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Calgary, AB: $75,024 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,033 – $95,346 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPR Level C and AED CertificationDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+10 moreSkills
LeadershipDozerExcavatorSlope FinishingCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
HoistsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkid Steer Loader+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceAutomotive RepairLoader OperationForkliftEquipment Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceAED CertificationProfessional Driving ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCommercial Vehicle+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingMicrosoft OfficeHeavy Equipment Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceH2S AwarenessFall Protection Training CertificationDriving LicenceCSTS+1 moreSkills
Industrial Construction ExperienceLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceMaterials HandlingFront-End LoadersMachine Operator / Equipment Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationReach TruckCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsConstruction Site ExperienceConstruction ExperienceForkliftWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator ExperienceShipping & Receiving / Equipment Operation
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationLoader OperationSkid Steer Loader+3 moreSkills
Loader OperationSkid Steer LoaderForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceOverhead CranesRigging
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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, loader operation and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Driving Licence, WHMIS 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, machine operator / equipment operator and heavy equipment operator rock truck.
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 Calgary, AB, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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