Equipment Operators for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation9%Excavator7%Maintenance5%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years12%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years17%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 17,749 profiles for Equipment Operators in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Jul. 27, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $72,038 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,772 – $91,408 yearly
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School Bus Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFinancial AuditingEmergency ManagementSkills
StockingERP SystemsRisk AnalysisProcurementAdministrative ExperienceDatabasesIndustrial Process Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceCPR CertificationWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
MaintenanceHVACPreventative MaintenanceElectrical WiringElectrical ExperienceCRM SoftwareCrane Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe OperationWHMIS CertificationGrader OperationFirst Aid CertificationNVCIExcavatorSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationCraneLoader OperationExcavatorGrader OperationBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator/Lead Hand
Orleans, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Backhoe OperationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceExcavatorCPR CertificationSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationExcavatorBackhoe OperationLoader OperationMaterials HandlingMaintenanceEquipment Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPR CertificationDriving LicenceCSTSSkills
MaintenancePlumbingCustomer ServiceSchematicsBlueprint ReadingDrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationCSTSSkills
LogisticsLeadershipTraining & DevelopmentWriting SkillsMicrosoft Office
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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, excavator and maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: First Aid Certification, WHMIS Certification and Driving.
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, industrial process operator and school bus 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 Ottawa, 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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