Equipment Operators for hire in St. John's, NL
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Most popular skills
- WHMIS Certification
- 5%
- First Aid Certification
- 5%
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 50%
- Vocational or technical training
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
On Side Restoration
Fort McKay Group of Companies
Black & McDonald Limited
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Nov. 3, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. John's, NL: $60,065 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,916 – $78,576 yearly
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Heavy 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
Dangerous GoodsTDG CertificationDump TruckWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
ExcavatorDrivingClass 3 LicenceLandscape MaintenanceGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceBackhoe OperationConstruction Labourer / Heavy Equipment Operator Support
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 8 LicenceDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+7 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationFront-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderBackhoe OperationExcavatorEXCAVATOR / DOZER
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceDangerous GoodsTDG CertificationAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems+6 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationExcavatorFront-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderOwner / Operator
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
Dangerous GoodsTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsForklift LicenceClass 3 LicenceExcavatorExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceLoader OperationFirst Class Operator (Winter) / Parks Service Worker (Summer)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHand ToolsClass 8 LicenceLoader OperationPower Tools+12 moreSkills
Front-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderExcavatorDump TruckSkid Steer 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 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: WHMIS Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 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, truck driver/equipment operator and first class operator (winter) / parks service worker (summer).
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 14 years of professional experience.
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