Equipment Operators for hire in Thunder Bay, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation8%Construction Experience5%Maintenance5%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training24%Master's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years12%3-5 years24%Current company
LH North
30 Years with Ti Bus LoggingBlackline Contracting LtdTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years24%2-5 years24%
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Last updated: Jul. 25, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Thunder Bay, ON: $70,089 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,394 – $92,003 yearly
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Department Manager
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationQuality InspectionDraftingCADSkills
CADDraftingSolidworksAutodesk InventorAutoCADCATIAEquipment Operator/Weekend Supervisor
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTDG CertificationAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass D LicenceSkills
Air Brake EndorsementClass D LicenceFirst Aid CertificationForkliftTDG CertificationConfined Space CertificationExcavator/Bulldozer Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceCPR CertificationConfined Space CertificationSkills
Backhoe OperationForkliftConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationCarpentryExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operator Trainee
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPR CertificationCSTSSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationMaterials HandlingCleaningPreventative MaintenanceMaintenancePit Utility 2- Surface Mine Operations
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriving LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsFood SafetyEquipment Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationFood HandlingDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementFood HandlingForkliftConstruction ExperienceExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operation
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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 73 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, construction experience and maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: First Aid Certification, 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, equipment operator/weekend supervisor and excavator/bulldozer 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 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 12 years of professional experience.
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