Equipment Operators for hire in Vancouver, BC
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Most popular skills
Excavator6%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Maintenance5%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years16%6-10 years34%Current company
Emterra Environmental
1294992 BC LtdAFDE BC Hydro Site C power projectTime at current job
Less than 1 year21%1-2 years21%2-5 years46%
Browse Indeed's database of 21,658 profiles for Equipment Operators in Vancouver, BC
Last updated: Jul. 20, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Vancouver, BC: $83,652 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,653 – $108,235 yearly
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Equipment Operator 1 Heavy Equipment Operator
Burnaby, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationCSTSConfined Space CertificationH2S AliveAir Brake EndorsementSkills
MaintenanceErosion ControlEquipment Operator/Groundsman
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
FrenchConstruction ExperienceLaboratory ExperienceMATLABPythonHeavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
DrivingDriving LicenceSkills
CaterpillarExcavatorBackhoe OperationLoader OperationSnow PlowingHeavy Equipment OperationTERMINAL OPERATOR
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftConfined Space CertificationSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeHazardous Material HandlingMaterials HandlingOrganizational SkillsMaintenanceHeavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Class 5 LicenceSkills
WHMIS CertificationCleaningClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
Construction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationCarpentryLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
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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: excavator, heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: Driving Licence, 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, equipment & operations coordinator and plant worker/equipment operator.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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