Equipment-Operators for hire in Thunder Bay, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation7%Excavator3%Loader Operation3%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training23%Master's degree6%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
30 Years with Ti Bus LoggingBruno's Contracting Thunder BayCanadian National Railway
Time at current job
2-5 years38%Less than a year25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,240 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Thunder Bay, ON
Last updated: Sep. 30, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Thunder Bay, ON: $70,604 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,691 – $92,844 yearly
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Heavy Equipment operator training
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceBackhoe OperationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDozer+4 moreSkills
Materials HandlingMechanical KnowledgeExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation Experiencegrader, heavy equipment operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceExcavatorGrader OperationLoader OperationDozerHeavy Equipment Operator / Haul Truck Driver
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWheel LoaderWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationLOTOLoader Operation+6 moreSkills
Haul TrucksHeavy Equipment OperationRoad ConstructionConstruction ExperienceRoadway Construction ProjectsRoutine Maintenance InspectionsVolunteer
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationLOTOCPR+3 moreSkills
Class G LicenceDriving LicenceHeavy Equipment OperationMachine OperationWorkplace Safety PoliciesEnergy Control ProceduresHeavy 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 AnalysisLabourer (Short-Term Placement)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsH2S AwarenessCPR Level C and AED Certification+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceScissor LiftLoader OperationExcavator
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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: heavy equipment operation, excavator and loader 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 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: maintenance mechanic trades 3, heavy equipment operator / haul truck driver and heavy equipment operator trainee.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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