Bush hog operator vs lighting equipment operator

The differences between bush hog operators and lighting equipment 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 lighting equipment operator. Additionally, a bush hog operator has an average salary of $43,052, which is higher than the $38,105 average annual salary of a lighting equipment operator.

The top three skills for a bush hog operator include mowing, routine maintenance and . The most important skills for a lighting equipment operator are production runs, routine maintenance, and safety rules.

Bush hog operator vs lighting equipment operator overview

	Bush Hog Operator	Lighting Equipment Operator
Yearly salary	$43,052	$38,105
Hourly rate	$20.70	$18.32
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	34,826	44,772
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Bush hog operator vs lighting equipment operator salary

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

	Bush Hog Operator	Lighting Equipment Operator
Average salary	$43,052	$38,105
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $56,000	Between $28,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Anchorage, AK
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Mayor Ethan Berkowitz
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between bush hog operator and lighting equipment operator education

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

	Bush Hog Operator	Lighting Equipment Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bush hog operator vs lighting equipment operator demographics

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

	Bush Hog Operator	Lighting Equipment Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 95.2% Female, 4.8%	Male, 84.7% Female, 15.3%
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, 18.5% Asian, 0.9% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between bush hog operator and lighting equipment 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.

Lighting equipment operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Operate and maintain forklift, bobcat, backhoe, and loader.
Light equipment operator (i.e., forklift, backhoe, augers, excavator, bobcat, etc .).
Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel- reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds.
Work on various construction projects including, patching utility cuts, potholes, and dirt work in preparation of asphalt repairs.
Identify electrical, plumbing and safety problems applicable to the installation and take necessary corrective action.

Bush hog operator vs lighting equipment operator skills

Common bush hog operator skills

Mowing, 57%
Routine Maintenance, 43%

Common lighting equipment operator skills

Production Runs, 15%
Routine Maintenance, 11%
Safety Rules, 6%
Loaders, 6%
Hand Tools, 5%
CDL, 5%

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