Equipment Operators for hire in Abbotsford, BC
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation9%Excavator5%Loader Operation4%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training34%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
GFL Environmental
Onni Group
Battlefield Equipment Rentals
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 11,454 profiles for Equipment Operators in Abbotsford, BC
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Abbotsford, BC: $86,622 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,382 – $96,966 yearly
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Experience Heavy Equipment operator
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+5 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceDozerHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorBackhoe OperationMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment Operator/Supervisor
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPRCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorConstruction ExperienceDozerMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment Operator
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Excavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationExcavatorSkills
Mechanic ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeWeldingLandscapingExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment Operator
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
Dump TruckHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorLoader OperationBackhoe OperationFront-End LoadersHeavy equipment operator
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationHigh School Diploma or GEDWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+2 moreSkills
WHMIS CertificationExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationCaterpillarWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceEquipment Operator / Civil & Environmental Support
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Confined Space CertificationUtilities Construction and Maintenance ExperienceMaterials HandlingConcrete FinishingExcavatorLoader Operation
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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: First Aid Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and WHMIS 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, heavy duty equipment operator & logistics coordinator and 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 Abbotsford, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment operators have 16 years of professional experience.
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