Skid Steer Operators for hire in Dayton, OH
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 Dayton, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 97%
- Vocational or technical training
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
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Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 851 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Dayton, OH
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dayton, OH: $46,527 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,506 – $53,443 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10First Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMachine Operator/Assembler Trimmer
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CarpentryFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10WoodworkingCPROSHASkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsDriver Installer
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationDrivingEquipment Operator/Driver
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementAED+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLogisticsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportOwner/Operator
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipEnd DumpLog LoaderCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHighway Maintenance Technician
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+16 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic Experience
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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, 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 CDL a.
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 owner/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 Dayton, 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 16 years of professional experience.
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