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Most popular skills

Excavator 5%
Heavy Equipment Operation 5%
Maintenance 4%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 46%
Vocational or technical training 26%
Master's degree 23%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

LH North
Cloutier Contracting
Equipment World

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 19%
1-2 years 22%
2-5 years 34%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,170 profiles for Equipment Operators in Thunder Bay, ON

Last updated: Jul. 6, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Thunder Bay, ON: $71,656 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,935$93,465 yearly

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Department Manager

Thunder Bay, ON

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationQuality InspectionDraftingCAD

Skills

CADDraftingSolidworksAutodesk InventorAutoCADCATIA

Equipment Operator

Thunder Bay, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class a LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceCPR CertificationClass C Licence

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationComputer SkillsInterviewingEnglishWarehouse ExperienceMicrosoft Word

U/G Driller Helper

Thunder Bay, ON

Licenses & certifications

Bachelor'sBackhoe OperationCost ManagementMarketingMechanical EngineeringNegotiation

Skills

EnglishMalayalamForkliftLoader OperationHindiTamil

Operational Staff

Thunder Bay, ON

Licenses & certifications

AED CertificationServingFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceCPR Certification

Skills

Customer ServiceServingUpsellingPOSAdministrative ExperienceData Entry

Equipment Operator

Thunder Bay, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationFood HandlingDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

Time ManagementFood HandlingForkliftConstructionExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operation

Volunteer

Thunder Bay, ON

Licenses & certifications

AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

Backhoe OperationExcavatorManufacturingMaintenanceClass G LicenceDriving Licence

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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: excavator, heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: WHMIS Certification, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.

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, volunteer 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 10 years of professional experience.

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