Skid Steer Operators for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years16%3-5 years18%Current company
5 Star Construction9 Trees landscape ConstructionAllied DevelopmentTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years25%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 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
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Mechanic ExperienceEMT ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseIMSA CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourJourneyman LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDump truck, machine operator, forklift driver, power tools
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CDL aNon-CDL Class CCDL BSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrder PickingOrder PickerHeavy Equipment Operator 2
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerDrivingEngineering Equipment Operator (WG-10)
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLCDL CAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aExcavatorSkills
LeadershipMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationBulldozersTrack-Type TractorsHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationDoD ExperienceConstruction ExperienceAerial Lift CertificationConstruction Site ExperienceLoader OperationSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceFront Loader TruckLeadershipMicrosoft Outlook Calendar
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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 time management.
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 forklift 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 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 17 years of professional experience.
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