Equipment Operators for hire in Hamilton, ON
Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Hamilton, ON to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
27,790
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 7%
- Mechanical Knowledge
- 3%
- Time Management
- 3%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 68%
- Vocational or technical training
- 22%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
GFL Environmental
Clean Harbors Energy and Industrial Services
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 100%
Browse Indeed's database of 27,790 profiles for Equipment Operators in Hamilton, ON
Last updated: Oct. 28, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $68,865 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,545 – $83,869 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (CA)
Heavy 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 OperationHeavy 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
Ancaster, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Dump TruckExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationHammersSkid Steer LoaderDozerHeavy Equipment Operator Loader
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationHeavy Equipment OperationWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
Front-End LoadersHeavy Equipment OperationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceLoader OperationMaterials HandlingWheel LoaderHeavy Equipment Operator
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a Commercial Driver's Licence – Air Brake Endorsement (AZ)WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceWorking at Heights Certificate+1 moreSkills
Front-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderExcavatorDozerSkid Steer LoaderHeavy Equipment Operator
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a Commercial Driver's Licence – Air Brake Endorsement (AZ)WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceWorking at Heights Certificate+1 moreSkills
Loader OperationSkid Steer LoaderFront-End LoadersWheel LoaderExcavatorDozer
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
Professional
🔥 Best for most teamsIdeal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams
100 contacts per month- Access a global pool of 350 million sourceable profiles
- AI Highlighter
- Access to Glassdoor profiles
- Access to Advanced candidate filters
- Save time with bulk messaging
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
📈 High volumeFor large organizations requiring max scale and custom solutions
Recommended for teams hiring at large scale
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Access a global pool of 350 million sourceable profiles
- AI Highlighter
- Access to Glassdoor profiles
- Access to Advanced candidate filters
- Save time with bulk messaging
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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, 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 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, operations technician assistant and operations manager.
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 10 years of professional experience.
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply