Equipment Operators for hire in Edmonton, AB
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation8%Loader Operation5%Excavator4%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Vocational or technical training17%Master's degree6%Years of experience
3-5 years40%More than 10 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Clean Harbors
Kiewit Energy
Time at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 40,546 profiles for Equipment Operators in Edmonton, AB
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edmonton, AB: $77,060 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,800 – $96,088 yearly
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Equipment Operator / Yard Worker
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Dangerous GoodsTDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderForkliftMaterials HandlingHeavy Equipment Operator
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment Operator
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationH2S AwarenessDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationQuality ControlTeam ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator/Team Lead
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Dangerous GoodsTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+4 moreSkills
ExcavatorBulldozersDozerFront-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderHeavy Equipment Operator
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleLeadership DevelopmentHeavy Equipment Operator
Edmonton, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationH2S AwarenessCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid Protocols+1 moreSkills
ExcavatorDozerGrader OperationLoader OperationBlueprint ReadingTeam Coordination
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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 excavator.
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 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, heavy equipment operator/team lead and excavator & 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 Edmonton, AB, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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