Equipment-Operators for hire in Richmond, BC
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation7%Excavator4%Loader Operation3%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years12%Current company
Advanced Medical Healthcare EquipmentCanadian Armed Forces
NewcoTime at current job
Less than a year47%1-2 years12%2-5 years21%
Browse Indeed's database of 41,357 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Richmond, BC
Last updated: Sep. 10, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, BC: $79,085 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,866 – $96,421 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationRoutine Maintenance InspectionsWritten Report WritingHeavy Equipment Operator - Excavator / Drill Attachment
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWheel LoaderWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationLoader OperationSkid Steer Loader+4 moreSkills
CaterpillarH2S AliveFirst Aid CertificationWHMIS CertificationExcavatorDrilling TechniqueEquipment Operator (Tie-in Crew)
Sechelt, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsMechanic ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeConfined Space CertificationAED Certification+8 moreSkills
LeadershipContractor ManagementQuality AssuranceMechanic ExperienceMentoringOil & GasSkilled Labourer
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingPipelineLoader Operation+13 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingH2S AliveOrganizational SkillsWorkplace Safety PoliciesLoader / Grader Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Wheel LoaderFirst Aid CertificationGrader OperationClass 1 LicenceLoader OperationDriving Licence+5 moreSkills
Class 1 LicenceAir Brake EndorsementConstruction and Extraction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationGrader OperationHaul TrucksHeavy Duty Equipment Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationClass 3 Licence+11 moreSkills
RF ScannerOrder PickingOrder PickerMaterials HandlingConstruction ExperienceExcavator
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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 71 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 loader operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, 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, skilled labourer and heavy equipment operator / skilled labourer.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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