Equipment-Operators for hire in Ontario, ON
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Heavy Equipment Operation8%Loader Operation5%Forklift4%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
6m contractingALGOMA STEEL
André Taillefer LtdTime at current job
Less than a year60%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 252,035 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Ontario, ON
Last updated: Sep. 21, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ontario, ON: $69,477 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,991 – $92,844 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Pembroke, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLOTOHazardous Energy ControlConfined Space CertificationEnergy Control ProceduresSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass D LicenceCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationMaintenanceFarming, Fishing or Forestry ExperienceLarge Animal Care ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Sarnia, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Air Brake EndorsementClass a LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWHMIS CertificationHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Lindsay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsEmergency MedicineConfined Space CertificationHealth and Safety ExperienceAED Certification+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationMaintenanceHydrovac TrucksDrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLOTOCPRCPR CertificationHazardous Energy ControlEnergy Control ProceduresSkills
Hazard MitigationHeavy Equipment OperationFront-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderCrusher MachinesHeavy Equipment Operator
Astorville, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Dangerous GoodsForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsConstruction ExperienceDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Air Brake EndorsementClass D LicenceWHMIS CertificationHeavy Equipment OperationRoutine Maintenance InspectionsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
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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 70 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, loader operation and forklift.
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 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, snow equipment operator and heavy equipment operator/labourer.
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 Ontario, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment-operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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