Equipment-Operators for hire in Peterborough, ON
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Heavy Equipment Operation8%Excavator5%Communication Skills4%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years14%Current company
CoviaAlbian SandsB-Town GroupTime at current job
Less than a year4%1-2 years11%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Aug. 19, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $65,927 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,726 – $93,017 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator / Field Contractor
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationHeavy Equipment OperationSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationFront-End LoadersExcavatorExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderOperator Level 1
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLoader OperationDriving Licence+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPhone EtiquetteMulti Finish Grade Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Warehouse Management SystemWHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
UnloadingGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceRoadway Snow and Ice ControlExcavatorDozerCommercial DrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCommercial Vehicle+3 moreSkills
CDLHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorDozerBackhoe OperationConstruction ExperienceExcavator Operator/Supervisor
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
Heavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorDozerBackhoe OperationLoader OperationBrake Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Computer ScienceBasic MathTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer Networking
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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 67 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification 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, brake operator and heavy equipment operator / field contractor.
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 Peterborough, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment-operators have 17 years of professional experience.
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