Disposal operator vs operator

The differences between disposal operators and 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 an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a disposal operator has an average salary of $41,101, which is higher than the $37,928 average annual salary of an operator.

The top three skills for a disposal operator include DOT, EPA and equipment maintenance. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Disposal operator vs operator overview

	Disposal Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$41,101	$37,928
Hourly rate	$19.76	$18.23
Growth rate	-7%	7%
Number of jobs	33,072	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	47	43
Years of experience	12	4

Disposal operator vs operator salary

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

	Disposal Operator	Operator
Average salary	$41,101	$37,928
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $63,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between disposal operator and operator education

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

	Disposal Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	-

Disposal operator vs operator demographics

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

	Disposal Operator	Operator
Average age	47	43
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
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, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between disposal operator and 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.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Disposal operator vs operator skills

Common disposal operator skills

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

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%