Skid Steer Operators for hire in Knoxville, TN
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 Knoxville, TN to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Vulcan Materials Company
Nyrstar
Dugan & Meyers LLC
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 833 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Knoxville, TN
Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $43,676 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,293 – $57,297 yearly
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Equipment Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DConfined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10NATE CertificationLife & Health Insurance License+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsConstruction InspectionHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Driver's LicenseWelding CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingButcheryHeavy Equipment Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDL aConfined Space CertificationPlastic FusionMSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseWater Treatment+3 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsVehicle SpottingEquipment Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DAir Conditioning CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementF EndorsementPest Control LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipService Technician ExperienceStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationWelding
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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 76 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 skid steer operators?
Common licenses or certifications for skid steer operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and MSHA 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 and pipe layer/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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a skid steer operator?
Most skid steer operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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