Equipment-Operators for hire
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Heavy Equipment Operation9%Excavator5%Loader Operation5%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Vocational or technical training17%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years16%Current company
Kidco Construction Ltd
ABC Recycling LtdAlltask Excavating IncTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years31%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Aug. 21, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $73,102 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,533 – $97,993 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDrivingCPRCPR CertificationDriving LicenceCSTS+1 moreSkills
CaterpillarHeavy Equipment OperationHaul TrucksRoutine Maintenance InspectionsWorkplace Safety PoliciesConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationH2S AliveSkills
H2S AliveFirst Aid CertificationWHMIS CertificationTDG CertificationCommunication SkillsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHeavy Equipment Operator / Supervisor
Timmins, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCraneCPR+3 moreSkills
ExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceDozerLoader OperationEquipment Operator
Mcmasterville, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
DrivingClass 2 LicenceDriving LicenceRoutine Maintenance InspectionsASP CardHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving Experience+8 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDrivingEnglishHeavy Equipment Operator
Campbell River, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Motor Vehicle Transportation ExperienceDrivingCommercial VehicleDriving LicenceCommercial DrivingClass 4 Licence+2 moreSkills
ExcavatorDrivingHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationMechanical KnowledgeProfessional Driving ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationCSTSH2S AliveSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementSupervising ExperiencePerformance Management
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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 67 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, excavator and loader operation.
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, labourer/heavy equipment operator and heavy equipment operator / 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 Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment-operators have 6 years of professional experience.
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