Skid Steer Operators for hire in Aurora, IL
Find skid steer operators who efficiently maneuver equipment to perform tasks like grading, digging and material handling while exhibiting skills in safety, machine maintenance and site management. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Aurora, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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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
- 17%
- Master's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
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Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 556 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Aurora, IL
Last updated: Nov 12, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $61,561 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,771 – $79,331 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 PlowingLandscapingComplex 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 OperationRailroad Track Laborer/ Machine Operator
North Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CSecret ClearanceHuman Resource ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsHuman ResourcesMilitaryOutdoor Work ExperienceConstruction ExperienceTruck DrivingDriver 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 76 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, 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: camera crew, railroad track laborer/ machine operator and landscaping.
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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