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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 7%
Excavator 7%
Forklift 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 61%
Vocational or technical training 28%
Bachelor's degree 11%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 12%

Current company

EllisDon Corporation
GFL Environmental
1294992 BC Ltd

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 23%
1-2 years 13%
2-5 years 37%

Browse Indeed's database of 21,842 profiles for Equipment Operators in Richmond, BC

Last updated: Jul. 4, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Richmond, BC: $69,886 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,236$97,224 yearly

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Equipment Operator

Delta, BC

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationHigh School Diploma or GEDFirst Aid CertificationDriving

Skills

ForkliftExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationCommercial DrivingDrivingBilingual

Leading & Equipment Operator

Vancouver, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCSTSCDL

Skills

Communication SkillsMaterials HandlingExcavatorManagementLeadershipLoader Operation

Heavy Equipment Operator

Delta, BC

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationLandscape MaintenanceMaintenance

Skills

Mechanical KnowledgeLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceCommunication SkillsConstructionCustomer Service

Heavy Equipment Operator

Vancouver, BC

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftClass 5 LicenceDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

ConstructionHeavy Equipment OperationForklift

Heavy Equipment Operator

Vancouver, BC

Licenses & certifications

DrivingDriving Licence

Skills

CaterpillarExcavatorBackhoe OperationLoader OperationSnow PlowingHeavy Equipment Operation

TERMINAL OPERATOR

Vancouver, BC

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftConfined Space Certification

Skills

Mechanical KnowledgeHazardous Material HandlingMaterials HandlingOrganizational SkillsMaintenance

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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, Driving 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, excavator operator 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 Richmond, 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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