Equipment-Operators for hire in Peterborough, ON
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Heavy Equipment Operation6%Communication Skills5%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
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B & R ExcavationB-Town GroupTime at current job
2-5 years63%Less than a year13%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: Oct. 1, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $65,927 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,726 – $93,017 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationClass D Licence+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationMaintenanceFarming, Fishing or Forestry ExperienceLarge Animal Care ExperienceProduction Worker (Pot Filler)
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceForkliftProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingScissor LiftDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceRoutine Maintenance InspectionsMachiningBrake Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationConfined Space CertificationSkills
Computer ScienceBasic MathTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer NetworkingHeavy Equipment Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Dangerous GoodsTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+3 moreSkills
CDLHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorDozerBackhoe OperationConstruction ExperienceMAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR LEAD
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceHand ToolsProgrammable Logic ControllersFacilities MaintenanceConstruction InspectionPower Tools+14 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTeam LeadershipMaintenanceTeam ManagementFacilities MaintenanceHeavy Equipment Operator / Field Contractor
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationHeavy Equipment OperationSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationFront-End LoadersExcavatorExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceLoader OperationSkid 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 69 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, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, First Aid Certification and WHMIS 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, brake operator and heavy equipment operator / field contractor.
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 Peterborough, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment-operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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