Disposal operator vs auxiliary operator

The differences between disposal operators and auxiliary operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a disposal operator and an auxiliary operator. Additionally, an auxiliary operator has an average salary of $60,040, which is higher than the $41,101 average annual salary of a disposal operator.

The top three skills for a disposal operator include DOT, EPA and equipment maintenance. The most important skills for an auxiliary operator are control room, water chemistry, and emergency situations.

Disposal operator vs auxiliary operator overview

	Disposal Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Yearly salary	$41,101	$60,040
Hourly rate	$19.76	$28.87
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	33,072	32,777
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	12	12

Disposal operator vs auxiliary operator salary

Disposal operators and auxiliary operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Disposal Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Average salary	$41,101	$60,040
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $63,000	Between $43,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between disposal operator and auxiliary operator education

There are a few differences between a disposal operator and an auxiliary operator in terms of educational background:

	Disposal Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Duke University

Disposal operator vs auxiliary operator demographics

Here are the differences between disposal operators' and auxiliary operators' demographics:

	Disposal Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 91.4% Female, 8.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Asian, 1.8% White, 71.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between disposal operator and auxiliary operator duties and responsibilities

Disposal operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Mobilize, and maintain specialize tools, equipment, supplies, and EOD publications.
Clean out disposal strainers and baskets on the pumps.
Conduct readings of H2o and H2s in daily processing of gas.
Conduct gas test, H2s, O2, LEL, benzene test and butadiene before issuing confine space permit.

Auxiliary operator example responsibilities.

Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
Follow NAES procedures on LOTO while doing so in a safely and timely manner.
Complete on site fire school training and responsible for proper operation of plant firefighting equipment.
Supervised/Operate PLC control incinerators and demilitarization machines.
Insure that lock-out and tag-out procedures are perform safely and in compliance with APS guidelines.
Complete training as a fire brigade team member at Delgado fire school.

Disposal operator vs auxiliary operator skills

Common disposal operator skills

DOT, 16%
EPA, 11%
Equipment Maintenance, 11%
Hazardous Materials, 10%
Salt Water Disposal, 10%
Safety Training, 7%

Common auxiliary operator skills

Control Room, 17%
Water Chemistry, 11%
Emergency Situations, 11%
Plant Operations, 10%
Plant Equipment, 7%
Auxiliary Equipment, 6%