Skid Steer Operators for hire in Raleigh, NC
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 Raleigh, NC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 84%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
GFL Environmental
Eaton
Morgan Corp
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 747 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Raleigh, NC
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $39,801 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,025 – $45,229 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipBarista ExperienceForklift Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftConfined Space CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsMowingRecruitingHeavy Equipment Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationTS/SCIOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourTWIC Card+12 moreSkills
Public SpeakingTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPipe Layer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingHeavy Machine Operator-Crew Leader / Hi- Rail
Garner, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Automotive RepairVehicle MaintenanceAutomotive Service+9 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational Skills
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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 74 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 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, forklift operator and construction worker.
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 Raleigh, NC, 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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