Skid Steer Operators for hire in Newark, NJ
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Leadership7%Communication Skills7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years6%Current company
Esposito ConstructionA&L servicesAmtrak/National Railroad Passenger CorporationTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years19%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $57,924 yearly
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Construction Laborer/Machine Operator
Clifton, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementOSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe+3 moreSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementMathematical AptitudeAnalysis SkillsHeavy Civil Construction Equipment Operator / CDL Class A Driver
Belleville, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementCDL aCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationUnderground UtilitiesUnderground ConstructionExcavationEquipment Operator
Bloomfield, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationIICRC CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsExcavation Laborer
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseDOT Physical ExaminationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafety Training UndergoneHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceFront Loader TruckService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operator
Union, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOTRDrivingHeavy Equipment Operator
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTWIC CardRough Terrain Forklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Front Loader TruckMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft WordWord Processing
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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 83 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: leadership, communication skills 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour.
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, landscape construction design and heavy equipment operator and construction laborer/machine 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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a skid steer operator?
Most skid steer operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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