Equipment-Operators for hire in Thunder Bay, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation8%Organizational Skills4%Leadership3%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Vocational or technical training18%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years6%3-5 years22%Current company
City of Thunder Bay
30 Years with Ti Bus Logging799721 Ont Ltd (Loubier Logging)Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years26%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Sep. 10, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Thunder Bay, ON: $70,447 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,990 – $91,920 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsChainsawDriving+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeAutomotive RepairEquipment RepairSuspensionAutomotive Braking System RepairMachine Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHACCPFood Safety CertificationHACCP CertificationSkills
Adobe Premiere ProAdobe PremierePost-ProductionVideo EditingWarehouse ExperienceDigital MarketingHeavy Equipment operator training
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHand ToolsPower ToolsExcavator+9 moreSkills
Automotive Braking System RepairMaterials HandlingMechanical KnowledgeExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersRobot & Maintenance Millwright Mechanic
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationMastercamWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingDriving LicenceAED Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalyticsPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceManufacturingQuality ControlHeavy Equipment Operator Trainee
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationWorkplace Safety PoliciesMaterials HandlingHazard AnalysisHazard IdentificationRisk AnalysisHeavy Equipment Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Wheel LoaderFirst Aid CertificationDrivingLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipUnloadingLoad & UnloadCleaningConstruction 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 71 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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification and Driving.
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, heavy equipment operator / haul truck driver and equipment operator/weekend supervisor.
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 Thunder Bay, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment-operators have 7 years of professional experience.
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