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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 7%
Maintenance 6%
Excavator 4%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 51%
Vocational or technical training 32%
Bachelor's degree 15%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 12%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

Aaroc
ABC Group
Alte Rego Corporation

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 10%
1-2 years 24%
2-5 years 34%

Browse Indeed's database of 47,207 profiles for Equipment Operators in Oakville, ON

Last updated: Jul. 13, 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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Site Operations Technician

Etobicoke, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationWorking at Heights CertificateForklift Licence

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsRiggingMaterials Handling

Equipment Operator

Mississauga, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPR CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

Construction ExperienceMaintenanceBlueprint ReadingMaterials HandlingTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Heavy Equipment Operator

Hamilton, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationTow TruckBackhoe OperationFlatbedLandscape MaintenanceMaintenance

Chemical Processing Operator

Mississauga, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationFrench

Skills

Project ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsDrivingDriving Licence

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 excavator.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Forklift, WHMIS Certification 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, chemical processing operator and equipment maintenance & repair technician.

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 9 years of professional experience.

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