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What is a buggy operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a buggy operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.08 an hour? That's $35,530 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 56,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBuggy OperatorUS Average
Salary
2.8

Avg. Salary $35,530

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.9

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 2.08%

Asian 2.09%

Black or African American 2.08%

Hispanic or Latino 9.70%

Unknown 3.81%

White 80.23%

Gender

female 5.41%

male 94.59%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
6.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a buggy operator

  1. Explore buggy operator education requirements

    Most common buggy operator degrees

    High School Diploma

    57.1 %

    Diploma

    28.6 %

    Associate

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific buggy operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Buggy100.00%
  3. Complete relevant buggy operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New buggy operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a buggy operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real buggy operator resumes.
  4. Research buggy operator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
    • Swamp for track hoes and dozers, operate a marooka buggy, and any other labor relate job need.
    • Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
    • Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
  5. Apply for buggy operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a buggy operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average buggy operator salary

The average buggy operator salary in the United States is $35,530 per year or $17 per hour. Buggy operator salaries range between $25,000 and $49,000 per year.

Average buggy operator salary
$35,530 Yearly
$17.08 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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