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 Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Heavy Equipment Operation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Whitworth excavationA Advanced Septic & ConstructionAero ConstructionTime at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years40%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 388 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Oct 10, 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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Maintenance Lead / batch plant operator
Des Moines, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationHazmatOSHA 10Driver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationHazardous Material Handling+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementConstruction ExperienceLaborer/Forklift Operator
Shoreline, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor LiftScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10CPROSHA+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCarpentryLandscape Foreman
Woodinville, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Flagging for Traffic ControlScissor LiftDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourRough Terrain Forklift Certification+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceHydro excavation operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+14 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsConcrete Laborer/Finisher
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsHand ToolsPower ToolsConcrete FinishingReinforced ConcreteHeavy Equipment Operator
Tukwila, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingForklift CertificationLift TruckForkliftOSHAOSHA 10
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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 75 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 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, hydro excavation operator and landscape foreman.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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