Skid Steer Operators for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 79%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Capstone Logistics, LLC
Mapei Corporation
Amtrak
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 553 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Aurora, IL
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $62,676 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,490 – $79,376 yearly
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Skid Steer Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanical RepairMechanical KnowledgeAutomotive RepairForklift Operator/Driver
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleLandscaping
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipSnow RemovalSnow PlowingLandscapingTechnician
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Supply Chain ManagementPERC CardCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalEPA Refrigeration CertificationHVAC CertificationJourneyman Plumber+20 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceComplex Environmental Manager
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+5 moreSkills
EHSCommunication Skills5SPlant ManagementNon-Destructive TestingHeavy Equipment OperationDriver and Laborer
Batavia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceConstruction ExperienceHand ToolsMechanical KnowledgeLawn Care
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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 74 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, leadership and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for skid steer operators?
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, camera crew and technician.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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