Skid Steer Operators for hire in Charleston, SC
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 Charleston, SC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Heavy Equipment Operation6%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years4%3-5 years18%Current company
Banks ConstructionCarver Companies
Sanders Brothers Construction
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years23%2-5 years27%
Browse Indeed's database of 434 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Charleston, SC
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, SC: $42,712 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,817 – $49,551 yearly
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Equipment Operator
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CLPCPR+1 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification+5 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckCrane OperationCrane Hoisting OperationsCrane Lifting OperationsCraneRiggingSkilled Tradesman
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+9 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Backhoe OperationExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsDozerSingle axle dump truck driver
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingTruck Handling
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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 equipment operation 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, 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, skilled tradesman and laborer/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 Charleston, SC, 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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