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 Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 78%
- Vocational or technical training
- 13%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Republic Services
County of San Diego
Martin marietta materials
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 326 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Oct 23, 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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Raker/ Labor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOSHAHeavy Equipment Operator – Forklift
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseExcavatorNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingProject 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 SkillsLeadershipManagementEHSSite superintendent/ operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipEnglishScraper Operator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCash HandlingSchedule ManagementLead 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: scraper operator, heavy equipment/machine operator and raker/ labor.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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