Equipment-Operators for hire in Halifax, NS
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Heavy Equipment Operation4%Construction Experience4%Organizational Skills4%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
6-10 years60%1-2 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
DEXTER CONSTRUCTIONAMN General Solutions SystemsARCPTime at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
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Last updated: Sep. 30, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $67,096 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,866 – $85,157 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Dump TruckDrivingLoader OperationDriving LicenceExcavatorManual Transmission+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsBasic MathHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWheel LoaderFire Safety CertificationClass 1 LicenceInstructor-Led Training MethodPresentation Skills+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTeam CoordinationHeavy Equipment OperationRoute DrivingDrivingBusiness ManagementHeavy 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 OperationOPERATOR
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingConstruction ExperienceCPR+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPower ToolsHand ToolsMaintenanceHeavy 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
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ASISTSuicide Prevention TechniquesFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSocial Worker LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsMediationFirst Aid Certification
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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: heavy equipment operation, construction experience and organizational 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 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, tech and 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 Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment-operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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