Auger operator vs equipment operator

The differences between auger operators and equipment operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become an auger operator, becoming an equipment operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an auger operator has an average salary of $37,929, which is higher than the $31,739 average annual salary of an equipment operator.

The top three skills for an auger operator include augers, and . The most important skills for an equipment operator are CDL, loaders, and asphalt.

Auger operator vs equipment operator overview

	Auger Operator	Equipment Operator
Yearly salary	$37,929	$31,739
Hourly rate	$18.24	$15.26
Growth rate	7%	5%
Number of jobs	30,675	62,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	38	45
Years of experience	2	4

Auger operator vs equipment operator salary

Auger operators and equipment operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Auger Operator	Equipment Operator
Average salary	$37,929	$31,739
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $56,000	Between $24,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Indianapolis, IN
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Nelsen Partners
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between auger operator and equipment operator education

There are a few differences between an auger operator and an equipment operator in terms of educational background:

	Auger Operator	Equipment Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Auger operator vs equipment operator demographics

Here are the differences between auger operators' and equipment operators' demographics:

	Auger Operator	Equipment Operator
Average age	38	45
Gender ratio	Male, 93.3% Female, 6.7%	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.4% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 0.8% White, 74.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 7.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 0.9% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	2%

Differences between auger operator and equipment operator duties and responsibilities

Auger operator example responsibilities.

Manage HVAC system and air handling system as far positive pressure systems and negative pressure systems.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Monitor and maintain HVAC system including toxic area cascading ventilation system.

Equipment operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Operate track loader, dozer, excavator, track skid loader, rubber tire loader, and haul truck as assigned.
Operate heavy equipment including loaders and rollers.
Operate bulldozers, compactors, and scrapers for residential land development
Work include backhoe operation, equipment operation, landscaping and snow removal
Operate backhoes and trench diggers.

Auger operator vs equipment operator skills

Common auger operator skills

Augers, 100%

Common equipment operator skills

CDL, 10%
Loaders, 7%
Asphalt, 5%
Backhoe, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%