Coal pipeline operator vs asphalt plant operator

The differences between coal pipeline operators and asphalt plant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a coal pipeline operator has an average salary of $42,769, which is higher than the $41,574 average annual salary of an asphalt plant operator.

The top three skills for a coal pipeline operator include routine maintenance, and . The most important skills for an asphalt plant operator are asphalt, plant equipment, and loaders.

Coal pipeline operator vs asphalt plant operator overview

	Coal Pipeline Operator	Asphalt Plant Operator
Yearly salary	$42,769	$41,574
Hourly rate	$20.56	$19.99
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	26,674	38,762
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	-	-

Coal pipeline operator vs asphalt plant operator salary

Coal pipeline operators and asphalt plant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Coal Pipeline Operator	Asphalt Plant Operator
Average salary	$42,769	$41,574
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $66,000	Between $31,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between coal pipeline operator and asphalt plant operator education

There are a few differences between a coal pipeline operator and an asphalt plant operator in terms of educational background:

	Coal Pipeline Operator	Asphalt Plant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	International Business	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Coal pipeline operator vs asphalt plant operator demographics

Here are the differences between coal pipeline operators' and asphalt plant operators' demographics:

	Coal Pipeline Operator	Asphalt Plant Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 97.5% Female, 2.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 4.1% White, 69.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% Asian, 4.3% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between coal pipeline operator and asphalt plant operator duties and responsibilities

Coal pipeline operator example responsibilities.

Manage smart pig cleaning and maintenance schedule for all assign areas of responsibility.
Experience operating and maintaining pipeline systems and relate equipment utilize in natural gas and liquids gathering and transmission systems.
Perform Lockout/tagout procedures to ensure ADM and contractors safety.

Asphalt plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Skil in operating finish rollers, loaders, skid loaders, forklifts and road brooms.
Operate equipment require for asphalt production.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Work in wet cast setting up products and also setting up special orders, and run over head cranes.

Coal pipeline operator vs asphalt plant operator skills

Common coal pipeline operator skills

Routine Maintenance, 100%

Common asphalt plant operator skills

Asphalt, 39%
Plant Equipment, 8%
Loaders, 6%
Plant Maintenance, 5%
Plant Production, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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