Equipment Operators for hire in Waterloo, ON
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Most popular skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- 6%
- Organizational Skills
- 3%
- Construction Experience
- 3%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 51%
- Vocational or technical training
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Cargill Limited
Magna International
Agropur
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct. 30, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $73,071 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,593 – $97,803 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator & AZ driver
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationClass 1 LicenceDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceTime ManagementEquipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceRigging+2 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationBackhoe OperationExcavatorDozerHeavy Equipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Dangerous GoodsTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
CarpentryWoodworkingConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceRepair, Maintenance and Installation ExperienceHandyman ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationHigh School Diploma or GEDWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationForklift Licence+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsBackhoe OperationCaterpillarCDLExcavatorHeavy Equipment / Civil Excavation Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsH2S Alive+1 moreSkills
LeadershipExcavatorGrader OperationLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderSnow RemovalRobotic Welding & Machine Operator / Assembler
Breslau, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckScissor LiftForklift Operator ExperienceSkills
Welding RobotsRoboticsAssemblyHydraulicsBlueprint ReadingPreventative Maintenance
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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 73 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, organizational skills and construction experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification 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, construction crew member / equipment operator and heavy equipment operator & AZ 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 Waterloo, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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