Equipment-Operators for hire in Kitchener, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation7%Time Management4%Loader Operation3%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
3-5 years40%6-10 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Dufferin AggregatesAgropur
ARROW MACHINE AND FABRICATION GROUP
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 22,754 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Kitchener, ON
Last updated: Oct. 10, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $72,681 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,028 – $88,001 yearly
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Experienced Farm Equipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationMechanical KnowledgeDrivingLoader OperationForkliftEquipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceRigging+2 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationBackhoe OperationExcavatorDozerHeavy Equipment Operator & AZ driver
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationClass 1 LicenceDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceHeavy LiftingPipefitter & Equipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceAir Brake EndorsementCDL+7 moreSkills
Class D LicenceDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleHeavy Equipment OperationRiggingGeneral labourer/Manhoist operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHigh-Rise BuildingConstruction ExperienceMaterials HandlingLandscapingPower ToolsHeavy Equipment Operator water and sewer
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLOTODriving Licence+6 moreSkills
LeadershipPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceRoutine Maintenance InspectionsCleaningExcavator
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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, time management and loader operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: WHMIS Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems 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: paint line operator / machine operator / robotic welder, production operator and pipefitter & 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 Kitchener, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment-operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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