Equipment Operators for hire in Hamilton, ON
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Heavy Equipment Operation9%Excavator7%Forklift6%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Vocational or technical training30%Master's degree5%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years24%Current company
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
GFL Environmental
214 Carson Co IncTime at current job
Less than 1 year22%1-2 years22%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Jul. 24, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $69,984 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,073 – $82,911 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe OperationPackagingDrivingExcavatorDriving LicenceHeavy LiftingSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationExcavatorOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
ExcavatorBackhoe OperationMaterials HandlingHeavy Equipment Operator
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceVacuum Equipment Operator
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a LicenceForkliftForklift LicenceAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Commercial DrivingMaintenanceForkliftMechanical KnowledgeCustomer ServiceServingProduction Support – Industrial Equipment (Food Manufacturing)
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
MillwrightIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceMaintenanceSkills
Power ToolsMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceMechanical InspectionRoot Cause AnalysisIndustrial MaintenanceHeavy Equipment Operator
Burlington, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationConfined Space CertificationSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationExcavatorSupervising ExperienceMaintenanceMaterials HandlingForklift
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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 74 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 forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: WHMIS Certification, Forklift 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, mechanical assembler / technician / heavy equipment operator and mill 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 16 years of professional experience.
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