Bulk plant operator vs pump operator

The differences between bulk plant operators and pump operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pump operator has an average salary of $42,590, which is higher than the $38,791 average annual salary of a bulk plant operator.

The top three skills for a bulk plant operator include math, CDL and pallets. The most important skills for a pump operator are CDL, preventative maintenance, and equipment inspections.

Bulk plant operator vs pump operator overview

	Bulk Plant Operator	Pump Operator
Yearly salary	$38,791	$42,590
Hourly rate	$18.65	$20.48
Growth rate	-7%	7%
Number of jobs	39,147	34,668
Job satisfaction	2	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	44	41
Years of experience	-	2

Bulk plant operator vs pump operator salary

Bulk plant operators and pump operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bulk Plant Operator	Pump Operator
Average salary	$38,791	$42,590
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $51,000	Between $30,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between bulk plant operator and pump operator education

There are a few differences between a bulk plant operator and a pump operator in terms of educational background:

	Bulk Plant Operator	Pump Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bulk plant operator vs pump operator demographics

Here are the differences between bulk plant operators' and pump operators' demographics:

	Bulk Plant Operator	Pump Operator
Average age	44	41
Gender ratio	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%	Male, 96.1% Female, 3.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 27.2% Asian, 3.5% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 24.0% Asian, 2.3% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	7%	8%

Differences between bulk plant operator and pump operator duties and responsibilities

Bulk plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Work with dispatch with inventory and order what is needed.
Perform HSE safety stand downs as necessary and adhere to company standards.
Participate or lead safety meetings, hazard hunts and ensures JSA's are follow
Hold safety meeting, review JSA, rig up equipment and perform job safely and successfully.
Confer with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems and request for service or equipment.

Pump operator example responsibilities.

Learned and accomplish CDL at job make good career.
Manage HDD drilling unit, logging permit, transportation and laboratory analysis.
Set up concrete pump, operate boom, manage all aspects of vehicle safety and pump operations including concrete quality assurance.
Operate commercial vehicles with/ without Hazmat regulate loads and triplex pumps.
Well acquaint with MSDS's.
Train in safety and Hazmat requirements.

Bulk plant operator vs pump operator skills

Common bulk plant operator skills

Math, 20%
CDL, 9%
Pallets, 7%
Troubleshoot Equipment, 6%
Rail Cars, 6%
Bulk Trucks, 6%

Common pump operator skills

CDL, 37%
Preventative Maintenance, 6%
Equipment Inspections, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%
Pump Truck, 3%
Hazmat, 3%