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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 7%
Backhoe Operation 6%
Maintenance 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 50%
Vocational or technical training 26%
Bachelor's degree 21%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 28%

Current company

GFL Environmental
Aaroc
A H M Renovation Inc

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 19%
1-2 years 26%
2-5 years 35%

Browse Indeed's database of 32,127 profiles for Equipment Operators in Burlington, ON

Last updated: Jul. 10, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Burlington, ON: $63,628 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,240$80,583 yearly

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Equipment Operator/Labourer

Hamilton, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceCPR CertificationWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

Backhoe OperationExcavatorLoader OperationPackagingBlueprint ReadingHeavy Lifting

Welder/Fitter

Hamilton, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Backhoe OperationWHMIS CertificationWelding CertificationExcavatorWelding

Skills

WeldingBackhoe OperationExcavatorLoader OperationPreventative MaintenanceMaintenance

Heavy Equipment Operator

Hamilton, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction

Operations Supervisor

Hamilton, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Project ManagementSecurityLogistics

Skills

Transportation Management SystemsLogisticsPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceInventory ControlMaterials Handling

Heavy Equipment Operator

Hamilton, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftForklift Licence

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeWeldingElectrical ExperienceForklift

Heavy Equipment Operator

Hamilton, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftForklift Licence

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeWeldingElectrical ExperienceForklift

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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, backhoe operation and maintenance.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Forklift, 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, die cutter operator and operations 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 Burlington, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?

Most equipment operators have 15 years of professional experience.

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