Equipment-Operators for hire in Thunder Bay, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation7%Heavy Lifting3%First Aid Certification3%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Vocational or technical training17%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years8%3-5 years20%Current company
Cloutier ContractingEquipment World
30 Years with Ti Bus LoggingTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years33%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,304 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Thunder Bay, ON
Last updated: Aug. 19, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Thunder Bay, ON: $70,744 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,245 – $92,263 yearly
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Crusher Tower Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceConveyor BeltsHand ToolsDrivingLoader OperationPower Tools+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceClass G LicenceDriving LicenceLoader Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Excavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingDozerDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
DozerLoader OperationExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Wheel LoaderFirst Aid CertificationDrivingLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipUnloadingLoad & UnloadCleaningConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Excavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationDozerLoader OperationCPR CertificationExcavator+1 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationCaterpillarTraining & DevelopmentCPRFirst Aid and CPRHeavy Equipment Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationBackhoe OperationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDozerLoader OperationExcavator+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTeam CoordinationEnglishExperience Working with ChildrenHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationEquipment Operator/Weekend Supervisor
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsConfined Space CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+8 moreSkills
Air Brake EndorsementClass D LicenceFirst Aid CertificationTDG CertificationConfined Space CertificationWorking at Heights Certificate
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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 67 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, heavy lifting and first aid certification.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
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: heavy equipment operator, equipment operator/weekend supervisor and loader operator.
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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