Skid Steer Operators for hire in Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Heavy Lifting
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 87%
- Vocational or technical training
- 8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
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Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $61,131 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,178 – $77,566 yearly
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Carpenter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL CPallet Jack+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationSkid Steer Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftRoute DrivingDrivingForklift Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOTRJust-In-TimeCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLift TruckConcrete Laborer/Finisher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsLift TruckForkliftAssemblyFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsHeavy Equipment Operator
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationBackhoe OperationLift TruckForkliftFront End Loader Operator
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationCrane OperationCrane Lifting OperationsCraneLoader Operation
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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 CDL a.
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: forklift operator, laborer/operator and excavator 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 Chicago, 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 9 years of professional experience.
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