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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 6%
Maintenance 5%
Excavator 3%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 55%
Vocational or technical training 25%
Master's degree 10%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

Dufferin Aggregates
A I M Inc
Acapulco Pools LTD

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 26%
1-2 years 26%
2-5 years 30%

Browse Indeed's database of 11,276 profiles for Equipment Operators in Waterloo, ON

Last updated: Jul. 10, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $85,107 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $71,685$101,042 yearly

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Heavy Equipment Operator & AZ driver

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Class a LicenceWHMIS CertificationDrivingClass 1 LicenceDriving LicenceAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

Commercial DrivingHeavy Equipment OperationConstructionLoad & UnloadTractor-TrailerTime Management

Saw Operator/Certified Forklift Operator

Waterloo, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationServingDrivingClass D LicenceForklift Licence

Skills

AssemblyForkliftMachiningManufacturingShipping & ReceivingBlueprint Reading

Head Equipment Operator

Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftIndustrial ConstructionBackhoe OperationPreventative MaintenanceDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

Backhoe OperationForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationConstructionMaintenanceDriving

Heavy Equipment Operator

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Backhoe OperationGrader OperationExcavatorWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

DrywallRoofingHeavy Equipment OperationConstructionBackhoe OperationLoader Operation

Warehouse Associate – Shipping & Operations

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWelding CertificationWelding

Skills

MIG WeldingWeldingBlueprint ReadingMetal FabricationPlasma CuttingQuality Inspection

Heavy Equipment Operator

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationH2S Alive

Skills

ConstructionHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationExcavatorDrivingWater Truck

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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 74 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, maintenance and excavator.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: WHMIS Certification, Forklift and First Aid 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, material prep / production associate and MACHINE 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 Waterloo, 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.

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