Skid Steer Operators for hire in Columbus, GA
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 Columbus, GA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
UNFI
West Fraser
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 40%
Browse Indeed's database of 311 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Columbus, GA
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, GA: $47,396 yearly
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Skid Steer Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
AEDJourneyman ElectricianFirst Aid CertificationHazmatASQC CertificationOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLoader Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingFront-End LoadersSolar Installer
Phenix City, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
HazmatDriver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingForklift CertificationHoisting LicensePallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementForklift Operator
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
HazmatOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHazardous Material HandlingNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanical Knowledge
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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 75 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 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: heavy equipment operator, forklift operator and 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 Columbus, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a skid steer operator?
Most skid steer operators have 18 years of professional experience.
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