Skid Steer Operators for hire in Springfield, MO
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 Springfield, MO to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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511
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Leadership
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 85%
- Associate's degree
- 8%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Republic Services
GFL Environmental
CMC
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 511 profiles for Skid Steer Operators in Springfield, MO
Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Skid Steer Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MO: $48,652 yearly
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Heavy equipment operator and driver
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+15 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementDump Truck Driver
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementEMT CertificationWastewater CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+11 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOTRTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsEquipment Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationAerial Lift CertificationScissor LiftDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementWelders (Tool)Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAWelding CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Equipment Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationF EndorsementAerial Lift CertificationExcavator+20 moreSkills
LeadershipTower ClimbingHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsShop/Yard Lead, Delivery Driver, Heavy Equipment Operator
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDL aHazmat EndorsementChauffeur's PermitOSHA Safety CertificationF EndorsementDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsEHSOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMathematical AptitudeLeadership
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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 76 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, time management and leadership.
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 CDL a.
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: operator, heavy equipment operator and equipment 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 Springfield, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a skid steer operator?
Most skid steer operators have 21 years of professional experience.
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