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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 8%
Maintenance 6%
Construction Experience 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 51%
Vocational or technical training 26%
Bachelor's degree 16%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 20%

Current company

Aaroc
Aerodrome International Maintenance
Amrize (formerly Lafarge)

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 9%
1-2 years 25%
2-5 years 38%

Browse Indeed's database of 47,285 profiles for Equipment Operators in Oakville, ON

Last updated: Jul. 12, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Oakville, ON: $91,297 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $77,831$107,092 yearly

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Equipment Operator

Mississauga, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPR CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

Construction ExperienceMaintenanceBlueprint ReadingMaterials HandlingTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Heavy Equipment Operator

Toronto, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationDriving LicenceLandscape MaintenanceWorking at Heights CertificateMaintenanceAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHorticultureTraining & DevelopmentHeavy Equipment Operation

Chemical Processing Operator

Mississauga, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationFrench

Skills

Project ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsDrivingDriving Licence

Heavy equipment repair welder

Mississauga, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Welding CertificationWelding

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationWeldingBackhoe OperationConstruction ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLandscape Maintenance

Heavy Equipment Operator

Mississauga, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Backhoe OperationExcavator

Skills

Backhoe OperationExcavatorConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationHeavy Equipment OperationLandscape Maintenance

Equipment Maintenance & Repair Technician

Oakville, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Internet of Things

Skills

MaintenanceCNC ProgrammingAssemblyQuality ControlQuality AssuranceDimensional Inspection

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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, maintenance and construction experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Driving Licence, Forklift and WHMIS 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, heavy equipment repair welder and chemical processing 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 Oakville, 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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