Disposal operator vs field operator

The differences between disposal operators and field operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a disposal operator, becoming a field operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a field operator has an average salary of $42,202, 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 a field operator are CDL, hand tools, and end loaders.

Disposal operator vs field operator overview

	Disposal Operator	Field Operator
Yearly salary	$41,101	$42,202
Hourly rate	$19.76	$20.29
Growth rate	-7%	5%
Number of jobs	33,072	81,407
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	47	40
Years of experience	12	2

Disposal operator vs field operator salary

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

	Disposal Operator	Field Operator
Average salary	$41,101	$42,202
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $63,000	Between $29,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between disposal operator and field operator education

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

	Disposal Operator	Field Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	-

Disposal operator vs field operator demographics

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

	Disposal Operator	Field Operator
Average age	47	40
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%
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, 9.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% Asian, 1.2% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	2%

Differences between disposal operator and field 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.

Field operator example responsibilities.

Coordinate logistics for chemical supply, supervise personnel and manage shift changes.
Check through equipment such as contact weight bars, quick changes, cdl.
Train in FRAC and cement work.
Position require CDL and handling of radioactive sources.
Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
rebuild and repack pumps re-dress bop stacks pump fluids and nitrogen

Disposal operator vs field operator skills

Common disposal operator skills

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

Common field operator skills

CDL, 15%
Hand Tools, 7%
End Loaders, 7%
Hazmat, 6%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%
Safety Standards, 5%