Bush hog operator vs motor grader operator

The differences between bush hog operators and motor grader 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 motor grader operator. Additionally, a motor grader operator has an average salary of $47,143, 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 motor grader operator are asphalt, GPS, and CDL.

Bush hog operator vs motor grader operator overview

	Bush Hog Operator	Motor Grader Operator
Yearly salary	$43,052	$47,143
Hourly rate	$20.70	$22.66
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	34,826	31,791
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Bush hog operator vs motor grader operator salary

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

	Bush Hog Operator	Motor Grader Operator
Average salary	$43,052	$47,143
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $56,000	Between $37,000 And $59,000
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Differences between bush hog operator and motor grader operator education

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

	Bush Hog Operator	Motor Grader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bush hog operator vs motor grader operator demographics

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

	Bush Hog Operator	Motor Grader Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 95.2% Female, 4.8%	Male, 95.4% Female, 4.6%
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, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 0.9% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between bush hog operator and motor grader 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.

Motor grader operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Stock pile millings, asphalt, landfill as trailers dump loads in yards.
Partner with vendors to supply concrete, ABC (aggregate base course) and asphalt.
Reviewed/Approve area assessment reports and corrective action plans assuring compliance with applicable OSHA and EPA regulatory guidance.
Complete intensive on-the-job training in HAZMAT and acquire certification for appropriate handling of hazardous materials.

Bush hog operator vs motor grader operator skills

Common bush hog operator skills

Mowing, 57%
Routine Maintenance, 43%

Common motor grader operator skills

Asphalt, 18%
GPS, 16%
CDL, 11%
Equipment Maintenance, 10%
Loaders, 8%
Dozer, 6%

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