Equipment Operators for hire in Oshawa, ON
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 5%
- Leadership
- 3%
- Communication Skills
- 3%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 57%
- Vocational or technical training
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
CN Rail
General Motors
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 44%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 23,468 profiles for Equipment Operators in Oshawa, ON
Last updated: Nov. 10, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Oshawa, ON: $73,391 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,645 – $100,405 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Bowmanville, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationHazardous Energy Control+5 moreSkills
Power ToolsHand ToolsExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceLoader OperationExcavator Operator
Oshawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a Commercial Driver's Licence – Air Brake Endorsement (AZ)Training Environment ExperienceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAutomotive RepairHeavy Equipment OperationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceAssistant equipment operator - Back Hoe, Loader, Excavator
Ajax, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceMotor Vehicle Transportation ExperienceDrivingCommercial VehicleCommercial DrivingHeavy Equipment Operation+3 moreSkills
Backhoe OperationDozerLoader OperationHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceUnloadingHeavy Equipment Operator
Whitby, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe OperationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHand ToolsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkid Steer Loader+4 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationDump TruckConcreteUnloadingConcrete FormingBlueprint ReadingHeavy Equipment operator
Oshawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+6 moreSkills
Dump TruckClass D LicenceExcavatorDump TruckConstruction ExperienceFront-End LoadersHeavy Equipment Operator
Bowmanville, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationExcavatorDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationBulldozersPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)+19 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood Preparation
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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 75 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, leadership and communication skills.
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, excavator operator and storm drain & water technician / 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 Oshawa, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment operators have 38 years of professional experience.
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