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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 7%
Excavator 7%
Forklift 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 58%
Vocational or technical training 28%
Bachelor's degree 14%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 14%

Current company

EllisDon Corporation
GFL Environmental
1294992 BC Ltd

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 23%
1-2 years 10%
2-5 years 39%

Browse Indeed's database of 21,915 profiles for Equipment Operators in Vancouver, BC

Last updated: Jul. 3, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Vancouver, BC: $84,028 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $65,130$108,410 yearly

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Equipment Operator 1 Heavy Equipment Operator

Burnaby, BC

Licenses & certifications

TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationCSTSConfined Space CertificationH2S AliveAir Brake Endorsement

Skills

MaintenanceErosion Control

Leading & Equipment Operator

Vancouver, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCSTSCDL

Skills

Communication SkillsMaterials HandlingExcavatorManagementLeadershipLoader Operation

Heavy Equipment Operator

Vancouver, BC

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftClass 5 LicenceDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

ConstructionHeavy Equipment OperationForklift

Equipment/IT Coordinator

Vancouver, BC

Licenses & certifications

AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

CC++JavaScriptGitHTMLUI

Equipment Operator/Groundsman

North Vancouver, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving Licence

Skills

FrenchConstructionLaboratory ExperienceMATLABPython

Heavy Equipment Operator

Vancouver, BC

Licenses & certifications

DrivingDriving Licence

Skills

CaterpillarExcavatorBackhoe OperationLoader OperationSnow PlowingHeavy Equipment Operation

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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, WHMIS 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: heavy equipment operator, equipment operator/groundsman and equipment/it coordinator.

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 Vancouver, 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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