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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 5%
Construction 5%
Communication Skills 4%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 58%
Bachelor's degree 24%
Vocational or technical training 16%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 16%

Current company

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Armdale Lawn Care
Atlantic Road Construction and Paving

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 6%
2-5 years 50%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,902 profiles for Equipment Operators in Halifax, NS

Last updated: Jul. 2, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Halifax, NS: $64,551 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $49,792$83,684 yearly

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Forklift Operator

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

Warehouse ExperienceForkliftWHMIS CertificationPower BIDrivingMicrosoft Excel

Skills

ConstructionRoofingBlueprint ReadingInventory ManagementOrganizational SkillsForklift

Junior Video Editor

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationDrivingPayrollResearchDriving LicenceFood Safety

Skills

Digital MarketingMarketingSocial Media ManagementFood ServiceFood HandlingComputer Skills

Registered Nurse - Full Time

Lower Sackville, NS

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationDementia CareDriving LicenceFood SafetyCleaningAED Certification

Skills

CaregivingSenior CareDementia CareHome CareTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Skilled Labourer / Heavy Equipment Operator

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

FoodsafeForkliftWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationExcavatorForklift Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceLeadershipTraining & DevelopmentData CollectionAdministrative ExperienceProperty Management

Heavy Equipment Operator

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

Class 5 LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

ConstructionLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationMechanic Experience

Maintenance/Heavy Equipment Operator

Halifax, NS

Licenses & certifications

TCPCSTSH2S Alive

Skills

LeadershipCommunication Skills

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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 72 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 communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: WHMIS Certification, First Aid Certification and Forklift.

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, forklift operator and junior video editor.

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 9 years of professional experience.

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