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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 9%
Excavator 8%
Forklift 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 69%
Vocational or technical training 26%
Bachelor's degree 3%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
3-5 years 12%
6-10 years 22%

Current company

Ledcor
AFDE – Cowichan District Hospital Project
BC & Saskatchewan

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 17%
1-2 years 14%
2-5 years 34%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,490 profiles for Equipment Operators in Nanaimo, BC

Last updated: Jul. 4, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $84,990 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $67,925$106,342 yearly

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Heavy Equipment Operator

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationHigh School Diploma or GEDClass 1 LicenceDriving LicenceCSTSH2S Alive

Skills

Industrial EquipmentForkliftCommercial DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceDrivingGrader Operation

Self-Employed Farrier

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPR CertificationDriving LicenceCSTS

Skills

ForkliftExcavatorMechanical KnowledgeHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWHMIS Certification

Equipment Operator

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceCSTSConfined Space CertificationH2S Alive

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationCaterpillarBackhoe OperationConstructionForkliftData Entry

Remote Trainer, Heavy Equipment

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

TDG CertificationTCPWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 1 LicenceCPR Certification

Skills

DrivingCommercial DrivingHeavy Equipment OperationClass 1 LicenceLowboyHeavy Haul

Office Manager

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

Project ManagementGoogle Analytics CertificationData AnalyticsFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

TableauAnalyticsData Analysis SkillsSQLAgilePython

Equipment Operator

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingFood Safety CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

Flooring InstallationCustomer ServiceFood SafetyFood HandlingFood PreparationFood Service

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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 forklift.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Driving.

What are some job titles related to equipment operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to equipment operators include: operator/labourer, office manager and self-employed farrier.

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 16 years of professional experience.

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