Operators for hire in Abbotsford, BC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills5%Leadership3%Forklift3%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Bachelor's degree18%Vocational or technical training13%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years28%Current company
365 Sports/5k Foam FestArmada Steel CorpAXIOM BUILDERS
Time at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years23%2-5 years45%
Browse Indeed's database of 31,400 profiles for Operators in Abbotsford, BC
Last updated: Sep. 10, 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Abbotsford, BC: $101,670 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $82,608 – $125,131 yearly
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Machine Operator
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceHeavy Equipment OperationAir Brake EndorsementSkills
ForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceHEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingDriving LicenceConfined Space Certification+11 moreSkills
Class 1 LicenceMechanic ExperienceCDLCaterpillarBasic MathRail Transport ExperienceFacilities Operations Technician (Casual / On-Call)
Mission, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationMillwrightWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLoader OperationSkid Steer Loader+1 moreSkills
BoilerBoiler OperationIndustrial Facility ExperienceManufacturing Facility ExperienceIndustrial EquipmentBuilding Automation SystemsOperator
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationCSTS+1 moreSkills
Class 3 LicenceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsUtilities Construction and Maintenance ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationOperations & IT Manager
Mission, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationSupplier Management ExperienceInventory ControlSecurityInventory ManagementWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems+6 moreSkills
Preventative MaintenanceMaintenanceProject Coordinationcivil laborer/operator
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationTeam Coordination
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What's the average time to fill an operator role?
The average time to fill an operator role is 81 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an operator include: communication skills, leadership and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for an operator?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, Forklift and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: machine operator, break press/laser table operator and machine operator / production technician.
What level of education is common for an operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an operator in Abbotsford, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operator?
Most operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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