Equipment-Operators for hire in St. John's, NL
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Heavy Equipment Operation8%Excavator5%Construction Experience4%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years12%3-5 years16%Current company
Bursey Excavating & Development IncBurseys ExcavatingCity of st johnsTime at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years14%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Aug. 20, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. John's, NL: $60,376 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,793 – $81,378 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceDump TruckWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems+5 moreSkills
ExcavatorCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleLandscape MaintenanceGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceClass 8 LicenceDriving LicenceCSTSSkills
CaterpillarLeadershipExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationGrader OperationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceMusical Equipment Repairs
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsElectrical Apprentice ExperienceClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationElectrical Experience+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementWorkplace Safety PoliciesTask PrioritizationPower ToolsHand ToolsCustomer ServiceHeavy Equipment Operator
Goulds, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFitness Training or Instruction ExperienceAir Brake EndorsementClass 3 LicenceASISTClass 5 Licence+8 moreSkills
CaterpillarHeavy Equipment OperationDozerConstruction ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationRoutine Maintenance InspectionsTelecommunicationTwo-Way RadiosHealth and Safety ExperienceHazard IdentificationConstruction Labourer – Excavation Crew
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationBackhoe OperationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationClass 8 Licence+6 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationExcavatorLoader OperationBackhoe OperationFront-End LoadersWheel Loader
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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 construction experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, First Aid Certification and WHMIS 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, maintenance specialist and warehouse and operations manager.
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 St. John's, NL, 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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