Equipment Operators for hire in Hamilton, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation7%Mechanical Knowledge3%Time Management3%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
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Hello Fresh
GFL Environmental
Time at current job
1-2 years80%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 28,127 profiles for Equipment Operators in Hamilton, ON
Last updated: Oct. 18, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $68,976 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,812 – $83,744 yearly
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Equipment Operator/Labourer
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceDrivingCraneDriving LicenceSkills
Construction ExperienceDozerHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationLoader OperationExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operator
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
ExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationCaterpillarExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceDozerLoader OperationFRONT-END LOADER OPERATOR
Stoney Creek, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsEmergency First Aid and CPR Level C CertificateDriving Licence+9 moreSkills
Front-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Burlington, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceClass M LicenceSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationCaterpillarLoader OperationExcavatorSkid Steer LoaderBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator/Site supervisor
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Roadway Snow and Ice ControlGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceSnow PlowingWorking at Heights CertificateLandscapingSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationBlueprint ReadingConstruction ExperienceWeldingBackhoe OperationEquipment RepairHeavy Equipment Operator
Burlington, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Hazardous Material HandlingFront-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderExcavatorBackhoe Operation
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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, mechanical knowledge and time management.
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 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: heavy equipment operator, operations manager and 3rd class operating engineer – air & water treatment utilities.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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