Equipment-Operators for hire in Dartmouth, NS
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Construction Experience5%Heavy Equipment Operation4%Communication Skills3%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
DEXTER CONSTRUCTIONAMN General Solutions SystemsARCPTime at current job
1-2 years57%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Oct. 3, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dartmouth, NS: $69,737 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,989 – $90,077 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceDrivingCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceRoadway Snow and Ice ControlSnow PlowingLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationWeldingTractor-TrailerCarpentryHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Timberlea, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationEducation and Instruction ExperienceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFire Safety CertificationClass 1 LicenceInstructor-Led Training Method+2 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationRoute DrivingDrivingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam CoordinationExcavator / Dozer Operator
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPR+3 moreSkills
Industrial Construction ExperienceConstruction ExperienceFIFOExcavatorDozerLoader OperationHeavy Equipment operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCraneConfined Space Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWriting SkillsEnglishMachine OperationMachiningWHMIS CertificationWeapons Engineering Technician
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR Certification+2 moreSkills
Hazardous Material HandlingWHMIS CertificationPreventative MaintenanceSchematicsWorkplace Safety PoliciesMaintenance
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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 69 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 experience, heavy equipment operation and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: WHMIS Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems 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, CNC & saw operator and heavy equipment 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 Dartmouth, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment-operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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