Equipment-Operators for hire in Red Deer, AB
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Heavy Equipment Operation7%Leadership5%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
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2-5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,939 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Red Deer, AB
Last updated: Sep. 30, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Red Deer, AB: $68,836 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,200 – $85,840 yearly
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Excavator Operator
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationH2S Awareness+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceForkliftWildland Firefighter/equipment operator
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationDrivingCrane OperationDriving LicenceFire Suppression+25 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationHand ToolsFire SuppressionForest ProtectionHeavy Equipment Operator
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCraneDrivingExcavatorRiggingBoom TruckSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLow VoltageHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceBackhoe OperationMechanical KnowledgeEquipment Operator
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceCPRCPR Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationMovingConcrete FinishingLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsPipelineDriving LicenceDangerous GoodsAED Certification+7 moreSkills
ExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceLoader OperationBackhoe OperationSkid Steer LoaderEquipment and Scalehouse Operator
Red Deer, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDrivingWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSchedule ManagementLogistics
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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 69 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, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, First Aid Certification 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 site services.
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 10 years of professional experience.
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