Bush hog operator vs scraper operator

The differences between bush hog operators and scraper 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 scraper operator. Additionally, a scraper operator has an average salary of $45,504, 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 scraper operator are hand tools, push-pull, and construction equipment.

Bush hog operator vs scraper operator overview

	Bush Hog Operator	Scraper Operator
Yearly salary	$43,052	$45,504
Hourly rate	$20.70	$21.88
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	34,826	34,822
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 65%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Bush hog operator vs scraper operator salary

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

	Bush Hog Operator	Scraper Operator
Average salary	$43,052	$45,504
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $56,000	Between $34,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between bush hog operator and scraper operator education

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

	Bush Hog Operator	Scraper Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	High School Diploma, 65%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bush hog operator vs scraper operator demographics

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

	Bush Hog Operator	Scraper Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 95.2% Female, 4.8%	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%
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, 18.9% Asian, 0.9% White, 66.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between bush hog operator and scraper 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.

Scraper operator example responsibilities.

Drive piles within company standard allowance using (Carlson) GPS system.
Operate heavy equipment, including skid steers, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, and dump trucks.
Reviewed/Approve area assessment reports and corrective action plans assuring compliance with applicable OSHA and EPA regulatory guidance.
Operate road watering, oiling, and rolling equipment, or street sealing equipment, such as chip spreaders.

Bush hog operator vs scraper operator skills

Common bush hog operator skills

Mowing, 57%
Routine Maintenance, 43%

Common scraper operator skills

Hand Tools, 17%
Push-Pull, 15%
Construction Equipment, 12%
GPS, 12%
Safety Regulations, 11%
Grade Stakes, 10%