Skid Steer Operators for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Vocational or technical training7%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Gulfstream
Martin Marietta
Time at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 822 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $38,719 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,091 – $42,723 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Welding CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingFood Service ExperienceLead milling heavy equipment operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNCCER CertificationMSHA CertificationNDT Certification+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMechanical KnowledgeConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationLead Pipe Layer
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationEMT CertificationAerial Lift CertificationNATE CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+26 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceSkid Steer Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingMowingSkid Steer Operator/ Team Leader
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationLoader OperationLead pipe layer, operator.
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationASE A7 Heating & Air Conditioning Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsConstruction ExperienceStore Management
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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, 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: skid steer operator/ team leader, forklift operator and asphalt.
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 Columbia, 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 10 years of professional experience.
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