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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 6%
Forklift 5%
Mechanical Knowledge 3%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 42%
Vocational or technical training 30%
Master's degree 14%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 30%

Current company

Dufferin Aggregates
A I M Inc
Acapulco Pools LTD

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 22%
2-5 years 36%

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Equipment Operator: What is the cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in CA: $88,907 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $74,892$105,545 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator water and sewer

Elora, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceForkliftWHMIS CertificationDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationForklift Licence

Skills

CleaningPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorLoader Operation

Welding Machine Operator

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationDrivingSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

ForkliftWeldingContinuous Improvement

Equipment Operator Level 2

Cambridge, ON

Licenses & certifications

TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationServingFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

Mechanical KnowledgeManufacturing

Heavy Equipment Operator & AZ driver

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class a LicenceWHMIS CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

Commercial DrivingHeavy Equipment OperationConstructionLoad & UnloadTractor-TrailerTime Management

Heavy Equipment Operator

Kitchener, ON

Licenses & certifications

Backhoe OperationGrader OperationExcavatorWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

DrywallRoofingHeavy Equipment OperationConstructionBackhoe OperationLoader Operation

Yard Foreman / Heavy Equipment Operator

Stratford, ON

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationCaterpillarExcavatorBackhoe OperationMachiningMechanical Knowledge

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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 76 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, forklift and mechanical knowledge.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Driving Licence, WHMIS Certification 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, assembler / equipment operator and yard foreman / heavy equipment 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 Waterloo, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?

Most equipment operators have 15 years of professional experience.

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