Skid Steer Operators for hire in San Diego, CA
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 San Diego, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Vocational or technical training10%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
County of San Diego
Republic Services
CalPortland Company
Time at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 317 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $55,549 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,500 – $91,875 yearly
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Construction skilled concrete labor
Ocean Beach, California
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationASQC CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseAdvanced Maritime Firefighting Certification+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementService Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsRaker/ Labor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOSHAHeavy Equipment Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Asbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorProject Foreman / Equipment Operator / Pipe Layer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Payroll ProfessionalFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPayrollOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourJourneyman License+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipManagementEHSConstruction Laborer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsLead Pipe Layer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceUnderground UtilitiesHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction Experience
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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 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, heavy equipment/machine 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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a skid steer operator?
Most skid steer operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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