Equipment-Operators for hire in Halifax, NS
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Heavy Equipment Operation5%Maintenance4%Organizational Skills4%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training38%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years18%3-5 years14%Current company
Oberland AgriscienceAMN General Solutions SystemsARCPTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years26%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Sep. 9, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $66,263 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,205 – $84,106 yearly
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Laborour/ civil
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPRCPR CertificationDriving LicenceH2S AliveSkills
Mechanic ExperienceConstruction ExperienceTow TruckDrivingMechanical KnowledgeBox TruckPlant Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood HandlingCPR+2 moreSkills
Industrial EquipmentPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceInventory ControlInventory ManagementWritten Report WritingHeavy Equipment operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCraneCrane OperationConfined Space Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationWriting SkillsEnglishMachine OperationProduction Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingClass 8 Licence+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingDrivingSchedule ManagementHeavy 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 ManagementEquipment Operator/ Hardscaper/ Snow removal
Westphal, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLoader OperationDriving LicenceExcavator+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceMaintenanceTeam Coordination
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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 71 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, maintenance and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification 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: production operator, excavator 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 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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