Skid Steer Operators for hire in Salem, OR
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 Salem, OR to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting6%Education level
High school diploma or GED94%Associate's degree3%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%1-2 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
A&R Diamond PavingAaken Corporation ElectricAffordable Septic SystemsTime at current job
1-2 years40%2-5 years40%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 275 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Salem, OR
Last updated: Sep 28, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $89,450 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,612 – $103,093 yearly
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Transportation maintenance specialist 2
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationUtility LocatingAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSewer CamerasWarehouseman
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCarpentryField Technician
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipDriver/ Lead/ warehouse manager
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Flagging for Traffic ControlTraffic Control Safety ProtocolsExcavationDriver's LicenseLoader OperationExcavator+15 moreSkills
LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationWeldingStreet Sweeper Operator
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationJourneyman PlumberDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementTime ManagementLift TruckHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOTRTime ManagementFlatbedHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe Operation
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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 79 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 heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for skid steer operators?
Common licenses or certifications for skid steer operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and CPR.
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: street sweeper operator, septic technician and driver/ lead/ warehouse manager.
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 Salem, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a skid steer operator?
Most skid steer operators have 12 years of professional experience.
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