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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 7%
Maintenance 6%
Backhoe Operation 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 47%
Bachelor's degree 23%
Vocational or technical training 23%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 32%

Current company

GFL Environmental
A I M Inc
Amrize (formerly Lafarge)

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 14%
1-2 years 29%
2-5 years 40%

Browse Indeed's database of 32,007 profiles for Equipment Operators in Burlington, ON

Last updated: Jul. 8, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Burlington, ON: $63,080 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $49,502$80,382 yearly

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Welder/Fitter

Hamilton, ON

Licenses & certifications

Backhoe OperationWHMIS CertificationWelding CertificationAssemblyExcavatorWelding

Skills

WeldingBackhoe OperationExcavatorLoader OperationPreventative MaintenanceMaintenance

Heavy Equipment Operator

Hamilton, ON

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationTow TruckBackhoe OperationFlatbedLandscape MaintenanceMaintenance

Heavy Equipment Operator

Hamilton, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction

Heavy Equipment Operator

Hamilton, ON

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

PackagingExcavatorConstructionHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe Operation

Excavator Operator

Hamilton, ON

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationCPR CertificationWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

Mechanical KnowledgeElectrical ExperienceHand ToolsPower ToolsServingMaintenance

Machine Operator

Hamilton, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftForklift Licence

Skills

Industrial EquipmentMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeForkliftMaterials HandlingFood Safety

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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 backhoe operation.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: WHMIS Certification, Forklift 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, die cutter 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 Burlington, 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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