Equipment Operators for hire in St. John's, NL
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Most popular skills
- WHMIS Certification
- 5%
- First Aid Certification
- 5%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 46%
- Vocational or technical training
- 43%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Clean Harbors
Vale
Canadian Armed Forces
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 50%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,014 profiles for Equipment Operators in St. John's, NL
Last updated: Oct. 24, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. John's, NL: $60,422 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,304 – $80,585 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceHazardous Energy ControlConfined Space Certification+10 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationSnow RemovalLogisticsMaterials HandlingLeadershipFreightHeavy Equipment Operator
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceAir Brake EndorsementClass 3 Licence+7 moreSkills
Class 5 LicenceDriving LicenceClass 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationHEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationH2S AwarenessCSTS+2 moreSkills
Forklift LicenceH2S AwarenessFirst Aid CertificationH2S AliveCSTSTDG CertificationHeavy Equipment Operator
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationLoader OperationDefensive DrivingCSTSSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorGarbage TruckExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceDump TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDump TruckWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsExcavatorDangerous Goods+7 moreSkills
ExcavatorDrivingClass 3 LicenceLandscape MaintenanceGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceBackhoe OperationConstruction Foreman/Equipment Operator
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCarpentryFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+5 moreSkills
Confined Space CertificationConstruction ExperienceBlueprint ReadingSchedule ManagementMaintenanceCarpentry
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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 71 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: WHMIS certification, first aid certification and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: WHMIS Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 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, truck driver/equipment operator and excavator 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 St. John's, NL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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