Skid Steer Operators for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED96%Vocational or technical training2%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
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Vasco AsphaltAbc plumbing and drainTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years27%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $59,184 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,871 – $73,169 yearly
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Factory Labor
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFlagger CertificationMSHA CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceConstruction InspectionService Technician ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceEquipment operator
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CTWIC Card+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipExcavator Operator
Barberton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DPlumbing LicensePassenger EndorsementScissor Lift CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Rotational MoldingService Technician ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceShipping & ReceivingReceiving ShipmentsOperator
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipConstruction ExperienceDrivingDrywallRemodelingHeavy Equipment Operator
Tallmadge, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFront Loader TruckCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Tallmadge, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationDriver's LicenseASE Parts Specialist CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperiencePublic SpeakingOhmmeterAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a skid steer operator role?
The average time to fill a skid steer operator role is 81 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do skid steer operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a skid steer operator include: communication skills, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a skid steer operator?
Common licenses or certifications for skid steer operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to skid steer operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to skid steer operators include: heavy equipment operator, operator and excavator operator.
What level of education is common for a skid steer operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a skid steer operator in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a skid steer operator?
Most skid steer operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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