Equipment Operators for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Forklift5%Maintenance5%Customer Service4%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years14%3-5 years14%Current company
Oberland Agriscience IncA&A AGGREGATESAltimax Courier
Time at current job
Less than 1 year35%1-2 years6%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul. 23, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $66,540 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,313 – $84,636 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Warehouse ExperienceForkliftAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSkills
Construction ExperienceRoofingBlueprint ReadingInventory ManagementOrganizational SkillsForkliftEquipment Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCSTSConfined Space CertificationSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceForkliftClass 3 LicenceVacuum TruckExcavatorPlant Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
ManufacturingIndustrial EquipmentMaintenanceInventory ManagementQuality ControlMicrosoft ExcelProduction Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceForkliftMaterials HandlingCustomer ServiceWHMIS CertificationProduction Assembler
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Writing SkillsMicrosoft OutlookCRM SoftwareLeadershipTeam ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSkills
Operations ManagementManufacturingWarehouse DistributionInventory ManagementLogisticsSupply ChainLabourer / Equipment Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Inventory ManagementCash HandlingCashieringCustomer ServiceServingConstruction Experience
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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 74 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: forklift, maintenance and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: WHMIS Certification, First Aid 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: production operator, supervisor and forklift 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 5 years of professional experience.
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