1. a person who drives or operates a Caterpillar tractor or similar heavy earthmoving equipment
Usage: informal; chiefly North American; occupational term

Examples

• The catskinner maneuvered the bulldozer across the construction site with precision.
• He worked as a catskinner for the highway department, clearing land for the new road.
• The experienced catskinner knew how to handle the heavy machinery in difficult terrain.
• Several catskinners were hired for the mining operation.
• The catskinner operated the Caterpillar tractor to level the foundation.