Skid Steer Operators for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years22%Current company
IUOE LOCAL 18Nickolas M Savko & Sons
Doss EnterprisesTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years19%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $54,931 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,520 – $76,351 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseIMSA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourJourneyman LicenseDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDoD ExperienceConstruction ExperienceAerial Lift CertificationConstruction Site ExperienceLoader Operation+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceFront Loader TruckLeadershipMicrosoft Outlook CalendarForman/Supervisor
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
MiningMSHA CertificationManaging Mining TeamsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceMiningsolar site electrical technician
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseCertified Pool OperatorOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseBackflow Certification+11 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator/ Assistant Superintendent
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMSHA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourProfessional EngineerCPR+2 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLift TruckHeavy Equipment Operator
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Class E+9 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementFront Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceLeadershipVehicle Spotting
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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, leadership and heavy lifting.
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, heavy equipment operator/laborer and forman/supervisor.
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, OH, 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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