Skid Steer Operators for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years12%Current company
Ismael landscapingABC concrete & asphaltAbraham Lincoln National CemeteryTime at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years19%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 536 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Aurora, IL
Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $61,637 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,369 – $78,546 yearly
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Plant EHS Manager
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication Skills5SPlant ManagementManagementNon-Destructive TestingRanch Hand / Operator
Batavia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EMT CertificationAir Brake EndorsementEMT-BCDL aSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCDL aAir Brake EndorsementHeavy Equipment OperationHazmatCamera Crew
Batavia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL BSkills
Construction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingDrivingDelivery DrivingCemetery Groundskeeper, Caretaker
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementDecision MakingNegotiationEnglishMaintenance WorkMaintenanceMachine Operator/Laborer
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsHeavy Equipment Operator
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSkills
Front Loader TruckLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseLoader OperationConstruction Experience
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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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a skid steer operator?
Common licenses or certifications for skid steer operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
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: cemetery groundskeeper, caretaker, owner/operator and camera crew.
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 Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a skid steer operator?
Most skid steer operators have 22 years of professional experience.
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