Equipment Operators for hire in Richmond, BC
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation7%Loader Operation4%Excavator4%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Aecon Group Inc
Canadian Armed Forces
Kiewit Corporation
Time at current job
More than 5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 40,423 profiles for Equipment Operators in Richmond, BC
Last updated: Oct. 20, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, BC: $80,231 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,506 – $96,789 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceH2S AwarenessCPR CertificationDriving LicenceStandard First Aid and CPR Level C+2 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationDozerConstruction ExperienceCarpentryHeavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWheel LoaderClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationLoader Operation+2 moreSkills
Loader OperationForkliftHeavy Equipment OperationUnloadingLoad & UnloadMaterials HandlingEquipment Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTCPWheel LoaderH2S AwarenessForklift Operator ExperienceLoader Operation+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLoader OperationHeavy Equipment OperationWeldingConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Front-End LoadersExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationWorkplace Safety PoliciesMaintenanceForkliftHeavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsH2S AwarenessDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationClass 5 Licence+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingHorizontal DrillingHeavy Equipment OperationRoutine Maintenance InspectionsHeavy Equipment Operator
Delta, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Roadway Snow and Ice ControlSnow RemovalMachine OperationGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceLoader OperationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation Experience+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeLandscape MaintenanceConstruction ExperienceCustomer ServiceHeavy 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 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, loader operation and excavator.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 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, operator/labourer and heavy equipment operator training.
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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