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 GED54%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
First Student Canada
Canadian National Railway
Dexterra Group
Time at current job
1-2 years43%Less than a year29%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,223 profiles for Equipment Operators in Thunder Bay, ON
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Thunder Bay, ON: $69,893 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,990 – $92,188 yearly
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Loader Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDozerDriving LicenceCSTS+1 moreSkills
DozerLoader OperationExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment Operator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a Commercial Driver's Licence – Air Brake Endorsement (AZ)WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsExcavatorConfined Space CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLoader OperationForkliftHeavy Equipment operator training
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceBackhoe OperationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDozer+6 moreSkills
Materials HandlingMechanical KnowledgeExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationBulldozersExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator / Haul Truck Driver
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWheel LoaderWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkid Steer Loader+6 moreSkills
Haul TrucksHeavy Equipment OperationRoad ConstructionConstruction ExperienceTeam CoordinationCamp ExperienceUTILITY CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (TEMPORARY CONTRACT)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsAir Brake EndorsementDangerous Goods+10 moreSkills
LeadershipClass D LicenceExcavatorLoader OperationBulldozersDozerOperator in Training: Water and Wastewater Operator (Term Contract)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintenanceElectrical ExperienceMentor and Peer Support ExperienceSupervising 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 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: 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 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, welder / fabricator (mig/tig) and heavy equipment operator / haul truck driver.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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