Equipment-Operators for hire in Vancouver, BC
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation7%Excavator4%Loader Operation4%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%3-5 years20%6-10 years10%Current company
NRI Distribution1294992 Bc LtdBarminco Mining — Red Chris MineTime at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years43%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 40,666 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Vancouver, BC
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Vancouver, BC: $84,675 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,842 – $104,148 yearly
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Heavy 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 InspectionsUnderground Miner / Equipment Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Wheel LoaderFirst Aid CertificationGrader OperationClass 1 LicenceLoader OperationDriving Licence+6 moreSkills
Air Brake EndorsementFront-End LoadersHeavy Equipment OperationGrader OperationCaterpillarClass 1 LicenceLeading & Equipment Operator
Surrey, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsH2S AwarenessScissor LiftCDLAED Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipRoutine Maintenance InspectionsLog BooksTeam CoordinationMaterials HandlingManufacturing Operator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsPMPBlueprint ReadingGd&tAutodesk Inventor+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementMechanical AssemblyPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceAssemblyRoutine Maintenance InspectionsOperator/Labourer
New Westminster, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftScissor LiftLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderFall Protection Training CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Microsoft ExcelCMMSMaintenance Planning SoftwareMaintenanceIndustrial MaintenanceOperations ManagementWarehouse & Equipment Supervisor
Vancouver, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFall Protection Training CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Scikit-LearnData ModelingMicrosoft ExcelRelational DatabasesNumpyData Analysis 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 70 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, excavator and loader operation.
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 Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to equipment-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to equipment-operators include: mobile support equipment operator, operator/labourer and underground miner / 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 16 years of professional experience.
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