Skid Steer Operators for hire in Houston, TX
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 Houston, TX to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Master's degree3%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
1-2 years12%3-5 years6%6-10 years26%Current company
A H Beck Foundation Co , IncAAA Asphalt & Paving IncABCO Transportation
Time at current job
Less than a year4%1-2 years36%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $51,537 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,158 – $67,830 yearly
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Excavator operator and skidsteer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationNCCCO CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBackhoe OperationBlendingMaterial Mixingdriver
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementTanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHeavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CCPRTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyHeavy Equipment OperationSpanishHeavy Equipment Operator
South Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL aCDL BSkills
Front Loader TruckCommunication SkillsClean Driving RecordLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSkid Steer Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10TWIC CardSafety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCash HandlingFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsCoiled SteelRigging
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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, organizational skills 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, TWIC Card 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, equipment operator / construction laborer and excavator operator and skidsteer.
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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a skid steer operator?
Most skid steer operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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