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Construction 10%
Heavy Equipment Operation 9%
Excavator 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 76%
Vocational or technical training 21%
Associate's degree 3%

Years of experience

1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 8%
6-10 years 30%

Current company

Thompson Brothers Construction
Thompson Construction Group
Newmont Mining

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 14%
1-2 years 32%
2-5 years 23%

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Last updated: Jun. 20, 2026

Equipment Operator

Rosetown, SK

Licenses & certifications

Class 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceCSTS

Skills

Organizational SkillsTraining & DevelopmentLoad & UnloadConstructionForkliftHeavy Equipment Operation

Heavy Equipment Operator

Red Deer, AB

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDrivingCPR CertificationDriving LicenceCSTSH2S Alive

Skills

CaterpillarMaintenanceConstructionOil & GasHeavy Lifting

Heavy Equipment Operator

Montréal, QC

Licenses & certifications

Class 3 LicenceServingClass 1 LicenceDriving Licence

Skills

ConstructionDrywallDrivingMechanical KnowledgeRoofingBlueprint Reading

Heavy Equipment Operator

Calgary, AB

Licenses & certifications

Class 3 LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

DrivingCommercial Driving

Foreman & Heavy Equipment Operator

Fort McMurray, AB

Licenses & certifications

First Aid Certification

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationExcavatorBackhoe OperationLeadershipSupervising ExperienceWelding

Heavy Equipment Operator

Alberta Beach, AB

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS Certification

Skills

EnglishHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationExcavatorGrader OperationDriving Licence

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The average time to fill an equipment operator role is 78 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: construction, heavy equipment operation and excavator.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Driving Licence, Driving 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, foreman & heavy equipment operator and equipment operator/laborer.

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 Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most equipment operators have 10 years of professional experience.

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