Skid Steer Operators for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Bachelor's degree4%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years8%Current company
Spike Enterprise, IncAbraham Lincoln National CemeteryAdvanced Geothermal Plumbing & Htg LLCTime at current job
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years28%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 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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Class A CDL Driver/Equipment Operator
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDL aClass DDOT Physical ExaminationCDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOTREnd DumpCoiled SteelUnion Laborer/Maintenance Worker
Romeoville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipLandscape MaintenanceFedEx Ground Driver
Downers Grove, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementEPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationHazmatDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOTRLowboyOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRegional LaneOTR Truck Driver
Plainfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseDOT Physical ExaminationCDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
OTRMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementRegional LaneOrganizational SkillsCarpenter/Welder
Sugar Grove, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEMT CertificationPMPTS/SCIDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceEmaintOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
Joliet, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10TWIC CardSkills
Lift TruckMechanical ExcavatorsBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsCrane OperationInfrastructure Projects
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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 80 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 leadership.
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 CDL.
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, OTR truck driver 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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