Coal pipeline operator vs crusher plant operator

The differences between coal pipeline operators and crusher plant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a crusher plant operator has an average salary of $45,028, which is higher than the $42,769 average annual salary of a coal pipeline operator.

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

Coal pipeline operator vs crusher plant operator overview

	Coal Pipeline Operator	Crusher Plant Operator
Yearly salary	$42,769	$45,028
Hourly rate	$20.56	$21.65
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	26,674	34,529
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	-	-

Coal pipeline operator vs crusher plant operator salary

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

	Coal Pipeline Operator	Crusher Plant Operator
Average salary	$42,769	$45,028
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $66,000	Between $32,000 And $61,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between coal pipeline operator and crusher plant operator education

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

	Coal Pipeline Operator	Crusher Plant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	International Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Coal pipeline operator vs crusher plant operator demographics

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

	Coal Pipeline Operator	Crusher Plant Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 94.6% Female, 5.4%
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, 6.5% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Asian, 4.6% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between coal pipeline operator and crusher 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.

Crusher plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Load hopers with material, replace liners, screens, belts, clean up bobcat help with asphalt operation.
Operate the plants electric and Bio-gas engine driven blowers for process air.
Restock feed piles by use of front-end loaders, bull-dozers, and backhoes . }
Operate boilers, turbines, generators and auxiliary equipment to produce electricity.
Operate tools, including hoists, saws and drills.

Coal pipeline operator vs crusher plant operator skills

Common coal pipeline operator skills

Routine Maintenance, 100%

Common crusher plant operator skills

Asphalt, 33%
Routine Maintenance, 26%
Pulleys, 21%
MSHA, 13%
Loaders, 1%
General Maintenance, 1%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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