Equipment Operators for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation10%Excavator7%Construction Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years4%Current company
GRT EnvironmentalI-IndustrialMilestone Equipment Contracting Ltd
Time at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years28%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul. 31, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $85,095 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,871 – $105,141 yearly
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Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipOperations ManagementJanitorial ExperienceCustodial ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationHigh School Diploma or GEDClass 1 LicenceDriving LicenceCSTSH2S AliveSkills
Industrial EquipmentForkliftCommercial DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceDrivingGrader OperationEquipment Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingFood Safety CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
CuttingCustomer ServiceCustomer Service OrientationCustomer SupportClient InteractionFood SafetyFORKLIFT OPERATOR AND ASSOCIATE OPERATIONS
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerAED CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckSkills
Organizational SkillsInventory ControlInventory ManagementSecurityCustomer ServiceMaterials HandlingEquipment Operator / Foreman
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceCSTSH2S AliveSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationLeadershipSupervising ExperienceConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceEquipment Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceForkliftWHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
ExcavatorHazard MitigationBackhoe OperationMaintenance
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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 experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence 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, equipment operator / foreman 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 Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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