Equipment-Operators for hire in Thunder Bay, ON
Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Thunder Bay, ON to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
2,265
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation7%Excavator3%Loader Operation3%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
City of Thunder Bay
Cloutier ContractingActivation Laboratories Ltd (ACT Labs)Time at current job
2-5 years38%1-2 years25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,265 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Thunder Bay, ON
Last updated: Sep. 21, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Thunder Bay, ON: $70,502 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,985 – $92,071 yearly
*Indeed data (CA)
Heavy Equipment operator training
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHand ToolsPower ToolsExcavator+9 moreSkills
Automotive Braking System RepairMaterials HandlingMechanical KnowledgeExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersgrader, heavy equipment operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceExcavatorGrader OperationLoader OperationDozerHeavy Equipment Operator / Haul Truck Driver
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWheel LoaderWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationLOTOLoader Operation+6 moreSkills
Haul TrucksHeavy Equipment OperationRoad ConstructionConstruction ExperienceRoadway Construction ProjectsRoutine Maintenance InspectionsHeavy Equipment Operator Trainee
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationWorkplace Safety PoliciesMaterials HandlingHazard AnalysisHazard IdentificationRisk AnalysisPark operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Dump TruckWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHand ToolsLoader OperationPower Tools+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceUnderground Construction Labourer
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationCSTS+3 moreSkills
Confined Space CertificationLeadershipUtilities Construction and Maintenance ExperienceWater Supply Piping InstallationCuttingConstruction Experience
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- 100 contacts per month
- Access a global pool of 350 million sourceable profiles
- AI Highlighter
- Access to Glassdoor profiles
- Access to Advanced candidate filters
- Save time with bulk messaging
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Access a global pool of 350 million sourceable profiles
- AI Highlighter
- Access to Glassdoor profiles
- Access to Advanced candidate filters
- Save time with bulk messaging
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
What's the average time to fill an equipment operator role?
The average time to fill an equipment operator role is 70 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, excavator and loader operation.
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.
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 / haul truck driver and equipment operator/weekend supervisor.
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 Thunder Bay, ON, 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.
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply