Skid Steer Operators for hire in Seattle, WA
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 Seattle, WA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting8%Heavy Equipment Operation8%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years10%3-5 years14%Current company
Aero constructionArness SepticAscendent DemolitionTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years40%2-5 years16%
Browse Indeed's database of 355 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $158,147 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $88,836 – $281,535 yearly
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Machine Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCDL BSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingGrader OperationBucket OperationBucket TruckJourneyman Carpenter
Kirkland, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseWelding CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer Service Representative
Edmonds, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseEPA CertificationProperty & Casualty LicensePassenger EndorsementOSHA 10Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsFront Loader TruckOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHeavy Equipment OperationMaintenance Lead / batch plant operator
Des Moines, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourExcavator+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingFront Loader TruckSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Kent, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
ACI CertificationEPA CertificationPassenger EndorsementEPA Type IICertified Pool OperatorAir Brake Endorsement+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsConstruction InspectionPresentation SkillsHydro excavation operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+14 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceLowboyHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime Management
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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: communication skills, heavy lifting and heavy equipment operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a skid steer operator?
Common licenses or certifications for skid steer operators include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
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, customer service representative and hydro excavation 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a skid steer operator?
Most skid steer operators have 11 years of professional experience.
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