Skid Steer Training from PTS Gets You Job-Ready

When it comes to heavy equipment, few machines are as versatile and in-demand as the skid steer. Compact, powerful, and incredibly maneuverable, skid steers are a staple on job sites across a wide range of industries — and knowing how to operate one can open the door to a rewarding, well-paying career.
At Performance Training Solutions (PTS), one of the top heavy equipment training schools in the nation, students receive the comprehensive instruction they need to confidently get behind the controls.
Skid steers are ideal for maneuvering within tight spaces where larger equipment simply can’t go. In construction, they’re used to clear debris, move materials, and prepare sites with precision. In landscaping, operators rely on them to grade terrain, haul soil, and complete detailed earthwork that demands a light touch in confined areas. Agricultural operations count on skid steers for tasks like moving feed, clearing land, and maintaining farm infrastructure. Their adaptability across attachments — from buckets and augers to forks and brush cutters — makes skilled skid steer operators valuable across virtually every outdoor industry.

Skid Steer Training Program Requirements

At PTS, we have experience serving a variety of individuals from all walks of life: veterans, disabled workers, recent high school graduates, and more. With our help, our students are well on their way to being credentialed, employed, and earning a rewarding salary.

Here’s what you need to know about our heavy equipment operator courses:

• 3-week-long course (120 hours)
• Must remain local for duration
• Lodging and meals are not included

PTS prepares students through a proven blend of classroom instruction and hands-on, in-the-seat practical experience. Students get real time on real machines, building skills that employers look for. Our three-week training courses are designed to get students job-ready quickly, without sacrificing quality.

Get Started With PTS

At PTS, we’re committed to helping you succeed, even after you’ve graduated. Whether you’re starting a new career, transitioning from another field, or adding to your existing skill set, PTS gives you the tools to succeed. With skid steer training from PTS, you’ll be ready to put your skills to work from day one. Schedule a tour of our facility today and earn a $500 tuition reduction scholarship.