Skid Steer Operators for hire in Columbia, SC
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Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Bachelor's degree6%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years8%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years13%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $38,554 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,953 – $42,525 yearly
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Lead pipe layer, operator.
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationASE A7 Heating & Air Conditioning Certification+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDLDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aSkills
Box TruckDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceGPS Dozier Operator
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationExcavationOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsDozerExcavatorMechanical ExcavatorsSkid Steer Operator/ Team Leader
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseRough Terrain Forklift CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationLoader OperationLaborer/Operator
Lexington, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Loader OperationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCleaningConstruction ExperienceMathSkid Steer Operator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingMowing
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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 lifting and leadership.
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, skid steer operator/ team leader 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 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 11 years of professional experience.
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