Equipment-Operators for hire in Ontario, ON
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Heavy Equipment Operation8%Loader Operation5%Forklift4%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Bachelor's degree21%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%Less than a year10%Current company
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More than 5 years100%
Browse Indeed's database of 248,972 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Ontario, ON
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ontario, ON: $69,478 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,990 – $92,849 yearly
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Industrial equipment operator
Prescott, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationSkills
Construction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationChemical HandlingEnergy Control ProceduresHazardous Energy ControlHeavy Equipment Operator
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
ExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationCaterpillarExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceDozerLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationClass D Licence+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationMaintenanceFarming, Fishing or Forestry ExperienceLarge Animal Care ExperienceHeavy 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 ExperienceTime ManagementLabourer / Heavy Equipment Operator
Strathroy, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsChainsawWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+4 moreSkills
Rail Transport ExperienceMaintenanceConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationVacuum TruckPipelineRock Truck Operator
Toronto, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPR Level C and AED CertificationDriving LicenceDangerous Goods+9 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationMaterials HandlingRoutine Maintenance InspectionsPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceWorkplace Hazard Reporting
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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: 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: heavy equipment operator, heavy equipment operator & AZ driver and industrial 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 Ontario, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment-operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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