Acid operator vs loader operator

The differences between acid operators and loader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become an acid operator, becoming a loader operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an acid operator has an average salary of $37,883, which is higher than the $36,987 average annual salary of a loader operator.

The top three skills for an acid operator include rig, safety regulations and pump maintenance. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Acid operator vs loader operator overview

	Acid Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$37,883	$36,987
Hourly rate	$18.21	$17.78
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	30,020	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	42	43
Years of experience	6	4

Acid operator vs loader operator salary

Acid operators and loader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Acid Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$37,883	$36,987
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $50,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between acid operator and loader operator education

There are a few differences between an acid operator and a loader operator in terms of educational background:

	Acid Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Acid operator vs loader operator demographics

Here are the differences between acid operators' and loader operators' demographics:

	Acid Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	42	43
Gender ratio	Male, 98.5% Female, 1.5%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 14.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 2.6% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	4%

Differences between acid operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Acid operator example responsibilities.

Perform and record daily pre-trip inspections using company checklist and submit detailed reports after trips and deliveries.
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Loader operator example responsibilities.

Inventory control; FIFO procedures, HAZMAT certify.
Excavate midstream on load lines for repair backfill and finish
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Excavate and prepare trenches for plumbing and utilities to residential homes.
Operate excavator doing residential demolition and dig footings for new structures.
Utilize appropriate level of PPE for the chemical being handle or transfer.

Acid operator vs loader operator skills

Common acid operator skills

Rig, 27%
Safety Regulations, 16%
Pump Maintenance, 14%
DOT, 11%
Frac Equipment, 6%
Support Equipment, 6%

Common loader operator skills

Front End Loader, 11%
Asphalt, 9%
Customer Service, 8%
Loaders, 7%
Hand Tools, 5%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%