Equipment Operators for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation4%Construction Experience4%Organizational Skills4%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Shell Albian Sands
Suncor Energy
GFL Environmental
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%1-2 years25%
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Last updated: Oct. 21, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $67,018 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,763 – $83,542 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceRoadway Snow and Ice ControlSnow PlowingLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 8 LicenceDriving LicenceExcavator+10 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLogisticsManagementInterviewingHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceCommercial Truck Driver
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
UnloadingDangerous GoodsTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
DrivingHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationExcavatorCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleYard Operator
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+4 moreSkills
Front-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationMaterials HandlingForklift Operator- Line
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationReach TruckCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsERP SystemsWarehouse Management SystemInventory Management SoftwareForkliftRF ScannerHeavy 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 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 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, construction experience and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 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, production 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 8 years of professional experience.
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