Skid Steer Operators for hire in Chattanooga, TN

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 Chattanooga, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Heavy Lifting8%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED93%
    Associate's degree5%
    Vocational or technical training2%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years40%
  • Current company

    Clean harbors
    Vulcan Materials Company
    Schnitzer Steel
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years43%
    Less than a year29%
    2-5 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 535 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Chattanooga, TN

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $61,286 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $47,549 – $78,993 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Operator/Driver

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementCDL C+4 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Word
  • Landscaping Laborer

    Ringgold, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Trenching and Excavation Safety Procedures+7 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCoiled SteelHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DFlagging for Traffic ControlTraffic Control Safety ProtocolsDriver's LicenseHazardous Energy ControlAssociate Safety Professional+10 more

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • General Laborer (Temp)

    Rossville, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA Safety CertificationScaffolding Safety ProtocolsDriver's LicenseTrenching and Excavation Safety ProceduresForklift Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingManufacturing
  • Oven Operator

    Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCrane Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssembly
  • Operator/Skilled Laborer

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceAnalysis Skills

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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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.

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 Class D.

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: operator/driver, skid steer operator and crane operator and operator/skilled laborer.

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 Chattanooga, TN, 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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