Equipment-Operators for hire in Waterloo, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation4%Time Management4%Organizational Skills3%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training38%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years26%Current company
Dufferin AggregatesAlberts Gas Station MaintenanceAmhil EnterprisesTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years33%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug. 30, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $78,602 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,159 – $99,395 yearly
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Forklift Operator / Material Handler
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeForkliftDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceComputer OperationComputer SkillsConstruction Labourer / Equipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLOTOCPRLoader OperationCSTS+3 moreSkills
Loader OperationBoom TruckHand ToolsEnglishDrilling TechniqueDrillsHeavy Equipment Operator & AZ driver
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingClass 1 LicenceDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceTime ManagementProduction Equipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeForkliftMIG WeldingSecurityWelding CertificationSecurity Guard Licence+3 moreSkills
SensorsCommunication SkillsSchematicsBlueprint ReadingElectrical WiringElectrical ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCraneForklift Operator ExperienceOverhead CranesRiggingSkills
Heavy LiftingKitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationServingMechanical Maintenance Technician & Equipment Operator
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Forklift LicenceForkliftReach TruckNarrow-Aisle Forklift OperationStockingOrder Picking
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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 68 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, time management and organizational skills.
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 Forklift.
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 technician-het421a, production equipment operator and mechanical maintenance technician & 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 11 years of professional experience.
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