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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 9%
Excavator 8%
Backhoe Operation 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 63%
Vocational or technical training 22%
Bachelor's degree 7%

Years of experience

1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 28%
6-10 years 34%

Current company

Trans Power Utility Contractors Inc
214 Carson Co Inc
AAROC-London

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 9%
1-2 years 36%
2-5 years 42%

Browse Indeed's database of 15,723 profiles for Equipment Operators in Hamilton, ON

Last updated: Jul. 2, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $70,549 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,319$85,342 yearly

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Hamilton, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction

Heavy Equipment Operator LH-50

Brantford, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

Backhoe OperationPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceGrader OperationConstructionExcavator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Oakville, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

BartendingRestaurant ExperienceServingExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operation

Heavy Equipment Operator

Burlington, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class G Licence

Skills

Loader OperationExcavatorHazardous Material HandlingMaterials HandlingBackhoe OperationBlueprint Reading

Heavy Equipment Operator

Brantford, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationDriving Licence

Equipment Operator

Mississauga, ON

Skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerpointWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

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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, excavator and backhoe operation.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: WHMIS Certification, Driving Licence 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: heavy equipment operator, heavy equipment operator lh-50 and construction assistant & 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 Hamilton, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?

Most equipment operators have 12 years of professional experience.

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