Equipment Operators for hire in Red Deer, AB
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Most popular skills
Maintenance7%Heavy Equipment Operation5%Mechanical Knowledge4%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training34%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years14%6-10 years24%Current company
AFRIGAZAgro and OilAKV/MFN Management IncTime at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years25%2-5 years42%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,823 profiles for Equipment Operators in Red Deer, AB
Last updated: Jul. 22, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Red Deer, AB: $71,423 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,549 – $88,643 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceMechanical KnowledgePower ToolsHand ToolsCommercial DrivingHeavy LiftingEnvironmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
H2S AliveBudgetingTraining & DevelopmentRiggingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunity Shelter Worker
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeClass 3 LicenceClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationDrivingSkills
CookingMaterials HandlingMechanical KnowledgeForkliftDelivery Driver ExperienceDrivingHeavy Equipment Operator (Finish Excavator)
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
ExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceDriving LicenceHeavy LiftingLoader OperationHSE Supervisor
Red Deer County, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsMaintenanceTime ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointWindowsHeavy equipment operator
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 1 LicenceCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationGrader OperationClass 1 LicenceForkliftSnow Plowing
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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 74 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: maintenance, heavy equipment operation and mechanical knowledge.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence 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, heavy equipment operator (finish excavator) and HSE supervisor.
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 Red Deer, AB, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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