Equipment Operators for hire in Kelowna, BC
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation9%Communication Skills4%Maintenance4%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Vocational or technical training31%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Aecon Group Inc
Newmont Mining Limited
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
Time at current job
1-2 years33%More than 5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,718 profiles for Equipment Operators in Kelowna, BC
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kelowna, BC: $81,866 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,235 – $101,185 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Dangerous GoodsTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHigh School Diploma or GEDFirst Aid Certification+2 moreSkills
SedimentCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceLoader OperationDozerHeavy Equipment Operator / Equipment Trainer
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid Transportation EndorsementWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationMentoringShift ManagementRoutine Maintenance InspectionsMechanical KnowledgeEquipment Operator
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceDangerous GoodsTDG CertificationFirst Aid CertificationConfined Space CertificationAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationDozerLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderTankerWater TruckDelivery Driver/Loader, Bobcat, Irrigation, Property & Equipment maintenance
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLoader OperationDriving LicenceAir Brake Endorsement+8 moreSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationLandscapingMaintenanceWaste RemovalCarpentryWoodworkingHeavy Equipment Operator
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCSTSH2S AliveSkills
Communication SkillsExcavatorDozerLoader OperationGrader OperationSkid Steer LoaderPipelayer / Heavy Equipment Operator
Kelowna, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceCSTS+1 moreSkills
Landscape MaintenanceGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceForkliftMachiningHeavy Equipment OperationUnloading
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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, communication skills and maintenance.
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, deckhand/svop captain and pipelayer / 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 Kelowna, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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