Equipment Operators for hire in St. John's, NL
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WHMIS Certification5%First Aid Certification5%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Education level
Vocational or technical training47%High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years20%Current company
Canadian Armed Forces
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Time at current job
2-5 years40%More than 5 years40%Less than a year20%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,006 profiles for Equipment Operators in St. John's, NL
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. John's, NL: $59,787 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,744 – $79,889 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceHazardous Energy ControlConfined Space Certification+10 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationSnow RemovalLogisticsMaterials HandlingLeadershipFreightHeavy Equipment Operator
Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationClass 8 LicenceDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
LeadershipExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationGrader OperationHaul TrucksExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceAir Brake EndorsementClass 3 Licence+7 moreSkills
Class 5 LicenceDriving LicenceClass 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationHeavy Equipment Operator
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationLoader OperationDefensive DrivingCSTSSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorGarbage TruckExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceDump TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDump TruckWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsExcavatorDangerous Goods+7 moreSkills
ExcavatorDrivingClass 3 LicenceLandscape MaintenanceGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceBackhoe OperationConstruction Foreman/Equipment Operator
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCarpentryFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+5 moreSkills
Confined Space CertificationConstruction ExperienceBlueprint ReadingSchedule ManagementMaintenanceCarpentry
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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 72 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: WHMIS certification, first aid certification 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 Driving Licence.
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, truck driver/equipment operator and first class operator (winter) / parks service worker (summer).
What level of education is common for an equipment operator?
Vocational or technical training 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 17 years of professional experience.
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