Equipment Operators for hire in Oakville, ON
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Leadership4%WHMIS Certification3%Maintenance3%Education level
High school diploma or GED32%Vocational or technical training32%Bachelor's degree26%Years of experience
3-5 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Eaton
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ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Time at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 85,255 profiles for Equipment Operators in Oakville, ON
Last updated: Oct. 18, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Oakville, ON: $83,672 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,157 – $94,408 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator / Yard Worker
Mississauga, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR CertificationConfined Space Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationFront-End LoadersEquipment Operator
Burlington, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Air Brake EndorsementSkills
Confined Space CertificationOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSedimentSediment SamplingMechanical Maintenance Technician
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsPreventative MaintenanceFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationHazardous Energy Control+1 moreSkills
MaintenancePreventative MaintenanceMachine OperationFacilities MaintenanceInventory ControlInventory ManagementFOLDER GLUER MACHINE OPERATOR/ Bindery Machine Operator/Laminator Operator
Brampton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Machine OperationMachiningMaterials HandlingQuality ControlQuality InspectionPreventative MaintenanceOwner / Operator
Brampton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
Preventative MaintenanceMaintenanceMotor Vehicle Service Advising ExperienceElectrical DiagnosticsSalesCustomer ServiceFRONT-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 Experience
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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: leadership, WHMIS certification and maintenance.
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: FOLDER GLUER MACHINE operator/ bindery machine operator/laminator operator, owner / operator and city bus operator / equipment handler.
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 Oakville, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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