Bush hog operator vs dozer operator

The differences between bush hog operators and dozer operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a bush hog operator and a dozer operator. Additionally, a dozer operator has an average salary of $44,340, which is higher than the $43,052 average annual salary of a bush hog operator.

The top three skills for a bush hog operator include mowing, routine maintenance and . The most important skills for a dozer operator are asphalt, construction sites, and loaders.

Bush hog operator vs dozer operator overview

	Bush Hog Operator	Dozer Operator
Yearly salary	$43,052	$44,340
Hourly rate	$20.70	$21.32
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	34,826	35,584
Job satisfaction	-	3
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 67%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Bush hog operator vs dozer operator salary

Bush hog operators and dozer operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bush Hog Operator	Dozer Operator
Average salary	$43,052	$44,340
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $56,000	Between $33,000 And $58,000
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Differences between bush hog operator and dozer operator education

There are a few differences between a bush hog operator and a dozer operator in terms of educational background:

	Bush Hog Operator	Dozer Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 67%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
Most common college	-	-

Bush hog operator vs dozer operator demographics

Here are the differences between bush hog operators' and dozer operators' demographics:

	Bush Hog Operator	Dozer Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 95.2% Female, 4.8%	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 0.9% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between bush hog operator and dozer operator duties and responsibilities

Bush hog operator example responsibilities.

Operate various types of mowing equipment, tractors, and brush hog to maintain county roads.
Operate towed bush hog behind ATV.
Make sure all humane handling practices are up to USDA standards.
Follow all power equipment rules and regulation including any regulatory agency policies to include OSHA.
Push other equipment when extra traction or assistance is required.

Dozer operator example responsibilities.

Operate power construction equipment such as bulldozers, tractors and front-end loaders.
Maintain CDL, CPR certification and OSHA certification.
Have msha and osha training, first aid card.
Operate D9, D10, D11
Load trucks, dig trenches.
Grade the grounds for sod, asphalt, and concrete.

Bush hog operator vs dozer operator skills

Common bush hog operator skills

Mowing, 57%
Routine Maintenance, 43%

Common dozer operator skills

Asphalt, 13%
Construction Sites, 9%
Loaders, 7%
Grade Stakes, 6%
OSHA, 6%
Construction Equipment, 5%