Equipment-Operators for hire in Sarnia, ON
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills4%Mechanic Experience4%Heavy Equipment Operation4%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793 (IUOE Local 793)
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CBFL – Greenfield Global / Lambton collegeTime at current job
1-2 years40%2-5 years40%Less than a year20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,043 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Sarnia, ON
Last updated: Sep. 30, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarnia, ON: $69,633 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,200 – $91,142 yearly
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Operating Engineer
Sarnia, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos AbatementCPR+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceEquipment Operator/Truck Driver
Sarnia, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLeadershipClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Air Brake EndorsementCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationRoadway Snow and Ice ControlSnow PlowingWorkplace Safety PoliciesOperating Contractor
Sarnia, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Roadway Snow and Ice ControlForkliftWHMIS CertificationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceBackhoe OperationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMaintenanceCommercial Vehicle InspectionsHeavy Equipment Operator
Sarnia, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceMaterials HandlingMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeMetal FabricationHealth and Safety ExperienceOperations Maintenance
Sarnia, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsForklift Operator ExperienceDriving Licence+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceHVACBlueprint ReadingHand ToolsHeavy Equipment Operator
Sarnia, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsMechanic ExperienceDriving Licence+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAir Brake EndorsementClass a LicenceRiggingWeldingForklift
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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 69 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: communication skills, mechanic experience and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification and Forklift.
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, process operator-coop and hydrovac 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 Sarnia, 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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