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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 10%
Construction 7%
Maintenance 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 75%
Vocational or technical training 14%
Bachelor's degree 11%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 12%

Current company

Kidco Construction Ltd
535901 Yukon Inc - Tony Beets
ADDIS Construction

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 17%
1-2 years 21%
2-5 years 42%

Browse Indeed's database of 21,281 profiles for Equipment Operators in Calgary, AB

Last updated: Jun. 29, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Calgary, AB: $74,808 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,660$95,400 yearly

*Indeed data (CA)

Equipment operator mainline operator, lead hand

Calgary, AB

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceCPR Certification

Skills

ConstructionHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationWeldingBlueprint ReadingForklift

Heavy Equipment Operator

Calgary, AB

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftClass 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationCSTSForklift LicenceAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationCarpentryLeadershipComputer Skills

Heavy Equipment Operator

Calgary, AB

Licenses & certifications

Class 3 LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

DrivingCommercial Driving

Heavy Equipment Operator

Calgary, AB

Licenses & certifications

Class 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCSTS

Skills

Mechanical KnowledgeConstructionMaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceWelding

Heavy Equipment Operator

Calgary, AB

Licenses & certifications

Class 5 LicenceDriving Licence

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationPackagingDozer

Heavy Equipment Operator

Calgary, AB

Licenses & certifications

Driving Licence

Skills

EnglishPolishClass 3 LicenceAir Brake EndorsementConstructionDriving

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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 73 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, construction and maintenance.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: First Aid Certification, 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, equipment operator mainline operator, lead hand and welder/fabricator 2nd year heavy equipment technician.

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 Calgary, AB, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most equipment operators have 14 years of professional experience.

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