Equipment Operators for hire in Oakville, ON

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    4%
    WHMIS Certification
    3%
    Maintenance
    3%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    47%
    Vocational or technical training
    26%
    Bachelor's degree
    24%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Sobeys
    • UPS (United Parcel Service)
    • CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAYS
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    43%
    1-2 years
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%

Browse Indeed's database of 84,681 profiles for Equipment Operators in Oakville, ON

Last updated: Oct. 25, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Oakville, ON: $83,672 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $74,157 – $94,408 yearly

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  • Equipment Operator

    Burlington, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Air Brake Endorsement

    Skills

    Confined Space CertificationOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSedimentSediment Sampling
  • MHE Operator / Material Handler

    Hamilton, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftOrder PickerFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckForklift Operator ExperienceCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementReach TruckOrder PickerPallet JackElectric Pallet JackRF Scanner
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Hamilton, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+4 more

    Skills

    ExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationCaterpillarExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceDozerLoader Operation
  • Machine Operator (2nd Hand)

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationConfined Space CertificationH2S Alive+1 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCustomer ServiceData Analysis SkillsData AnalyticsAnalyticsContent Creation
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Mississauga, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Excavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationHaul Trucks

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceManufacturingLeanAssemblyLean ManufacturingImplementing Lean Manufacturing Processes
  • Heavy 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 more

    Skills

    Front-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderExcavatorDozerSkid Steer Loader

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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: leadership, WHMIS certification and maintenance.

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 Forklift 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, operations support coordinator and TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT & CALIBRATION OPERATIONS LEAD.

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 Oakville, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?

Most equipment operators have 9 years of professional experience.

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