Equipment Operators for hire in Waterloo, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation9%Leadership4%Maintenance4%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years4%3-5 years18%Current company
Dufferin AggregatesA I M IncArmstrong PavingTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years21%2-5 years39%
Browse Indeed's database of 21,216 profiles for Equipment Operators in Waterloo, ON
Last updated: Aug. 4, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $78,602 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,159 – $99,395 yearly
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Front End Loader Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPRCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementForkliftForklift Operator ExperiencePallet DollyPallet JackHeavy Equipment Operator & AZ driver
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingClass 1 LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceTime ManagementEquipment Engineer
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftDrivingDriving LicenceWorking at Heights CertificateForklift LicenceSkills
Electrical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentProgrammable Logic ControllersDebuggingSchematicsHand ToolsForeman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorking at Heights CertificateSupervising ExperienceSkills
Heavy LiftingTeam CoordinationMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingHand ToolsConcreteHeavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
CPRLoader OperationCPR CertificationHeavy Equipment OperationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipDrivingMaintenanceHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationH2S AliveSkills
Construction ExperienceHeavy 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 72 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, leadership and maintenance.
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, heavy equipment operator/foreman and equipment engineer.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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