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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 8%
Excavator 7%
Construction 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 59%
Vocational or technical training 27%
Bachelor's degree 14%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

Conwest Contracting Ltd
EllisDon Corporation
GFL Environmental

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 27%
1-2 years 9%
2-5 years 42%

Browse Indeed's database of 22,165 profiles for Equipment Operators in Burnaby, BC

Last updated: Jul. 2, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Burnaby, BC: $79,746 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $59,510$106,863 yearly

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Surrey, BC

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingExcavatorDriving Licence

Skills

Time ManagementWarehouse ExperienceConstructionLoad & UnloadMovingForklift

Heavy Equipment Operator

Surrey, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingCPR CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationConstructionBackhoe OperationExcavatorMechanical KnowledgeForklift

Heavy Equipment Machine Operator & Trainer

Delta, BC

Licenses & certifications

TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceReach TruckLoad & Unload

Skills

Microsoft WordWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse DistributionForkliftReach TruckSupervising Experience

Pipefitter Hand / Labourer & Equipment Operator

Port Coquitlam, BC

Licenses & certifications

Class 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceConfined Space Certification

Skills

Loader OperationForkliftBlueprint ReadingMaterials HandlingLogisticsRigging

Equipment Operator

Surrey, BC

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCSTSConfined Space Certification

Skills

ExcavatorBackhoe OperationHand ToolsPower ToolsWriting Skills

Heavy Equipment Operator

Surrey, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCPR Certification

Skills

Grader OperationLoad & UnloadHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction

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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 construction.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Driving Licence, WHMIS Certification and Class 5 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, heavy equipment machine operator & trainer and leading & 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 Burnaby, BC, 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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