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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 8%
Construction 6%
Excavator 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 59%
Vocational or technical training 24%
Bachelor's degree 16%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

Conwest Contracting Ltd
EllisDon Corporation
1294992 BC Ltd

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 25%
1-2 years 9%
2-5 years 41%

Browse Indeed's database of 22,179 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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Equipment Operator 1 Heavy Equipment Operator

Burnaby, BC

Licenses & certifications

TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationCSTSConfined Space CertificationH2S AliveAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

MaintenanceErosion Control

Leading & Equipment Operator

Vancouver, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCSTSCDL

Skills

Communication SkillsMaterials HandlingExcavatorManagementLeadershipLoader Operation

Yard support Worker/ Equipment Operator

Maple Ridge, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

AssemblyWarehouse ExperienceMachiningForkliftHand ToolsBlueprint Reading

Heavy Equipment Operator

Delta, BC

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationLandscape MaintenanceMaintenance

Skills

Mechanical KnowledgeLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceCommunication SkillsConstructionCustomer Service

Heavy Equipment Operator

Surrey, BC

Licenses & certifications

Class 5 LicenceDriving Licence

Skills

ExcavatorBackhoe Operation

Equipment & Operations Coordinator

North Vancouver, BC

Skills

MaintenanceLogisticsHazardous Material HandlingMaterials HandlingData ManagementBudgeting

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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, construction and excavator.

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, equipment operator / lead hand (acting) and equipment & operations coordinator.

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 11 years of professional experience.

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