Equipment-Operators for hire in St. John's, NL
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Most popular skills
WHMIS Certification5%First Aid Certification5%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Education level
Vocational or technical training48%High school diploma or GED33%Master's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Burseys ExcavatingCanadian Training Institute
Equinox Gold
Time at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,011 profiles for Equipment-Operators in St. John's, NL
Last updated: Sep. 30, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. John's, NL: $59,792 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,482 – $80,371 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceTDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Class 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationTDG CertificationFirst Aid CertificationHeavy Equipment OperationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHeavy Equipment Operator
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceTDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
Class 3 LicenceClass 8 LicenceForklift LicenceTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationHeavy Equipment Operator
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingLoader OperationCSTSFront-End LoadersSkills
Mechanic ExperienceWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 1 LicenceHeavy Equipment OperationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceRed Seal Mobile Crane Operator
Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingCrane OperationDriving Licence+8 moreSkills
CraneForkliftAnalysis SkillsFirst Aid CertificationConfined Space CertificationTDG CertificationTruck Driver
Maddox Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsForkliftWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 1 Licence+4 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationDrivingTractor-TrailerCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleUnloadingHeavy Equipment Operator
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceClass 5 LicenceClass 8 LicenceDriving LicenceAir Brake EndorsementSkills
SanitationCleaningCommercial CleaningHeavy Equipment OperationDrivingProfessional Driving Experience
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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: 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 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, mechanical maintenance welder and red seal mobile crane operator.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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