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Heavy Equipment Operation 13%
Backhoe Operation 8%
Excavator 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 61%
Vocational or technical training 31%
Bachelor's degree 8%

Years of experience

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

Current company

291 construction
6m contracting
Aecon Group Inc

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 17%
1-2 years 31%
2-5 years 24%

Browse Indeed's database of 136,389 profiles for Equipment Operators in Ontario, ON

Last updated: Jul. 8, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ontario, ON: $68,079 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,873$91,104 yearly

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Oil Springs, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftDump TruckClass 5 LicenceCPR CertificationExcavatorWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

Organizational SkillsTime Management

Equipment Operator

Chatham-Kent, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class 3 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationForkliftForklift LicenceDrivingConstruction

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tottenham, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

MachiningLoader OperationBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment OperationMechanic ExperienceForklift

Heavy Equipment Operator

Brighton, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 2 Licence

Skills

ForkliftConstructionLoad & UnloadHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationMechanic Experience

Heavy Equipment Operator

Ottawa, ON

Licenses & certifications

High School Diploma or GEDFirst Aid CertificationConfined Space CertificationCollege Certificate

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationLeadershipConstructionMaintenanceBlueprint Reading

Equipment Operator & Labourer

Thunder Bay, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class 3 LicenceClass D LicenceClass 1 LicenceAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

Industrial ConstructionConstruction

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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, backhoe operation and excavator.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Driving, Driving Licence and First Aid 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 lh-50 and heavy equipment operator/mechanic.

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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