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 Skills8%Organizational Skills5%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED91%Vocational or technical training6%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
6-10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Turner Industries
Bechtel
Mastec
Time at current job
More than 5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,185 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Houston, TX
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $44,731 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,150 – $62,234 yearly
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Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationScaffolding Safety ProtocolsDriver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationOSHA 10Air Brake Endorsement+16 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSkid Steer Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+8 moreSkills
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Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationScaffolding Safety ProtocolsOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseFall Protection Certification+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBackhoe OperationWater Damage RestorationRestorationHeavy Equipment Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportHeavy Equipment Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Doubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementForklift CertificationPlumbing Apprentice LicenseFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
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Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAuto PaintingPaintsHeavy Equipment OperationLoader OperationExcavation
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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, organizational skills and time management.
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 TWIC Card.
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, solar laborer/skid steer operator and construction 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 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 9 years of professional experience.
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