Disposal operator vs water operator

The differences between disposal operators and water 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 a water operator. Additionally, a water operator has an average salary of $43,748, 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 water operator are treatment facilities, water samples, and CDL.

Disposal operator vs water operator overview

	Disposal Operator	Water Operator
Yearly salary	$41,101	$43,748
Hourly rate	$19.76	$21.03
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	33,072	38,012
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	12	12

Disposal operator vs water operator salary

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

	Disposal Operator	Water Operator
Average salary	$41,101	$43,748
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $63,000	Between $32,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	Bellevue, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Continental Resources
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between disposal operator and water operator education

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

	Disposal Operator	Water Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Duke University

Disposal operator vs water operator demographics

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

	Disposal Operator	Water Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 89.5% Female, 10.5%
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, 7.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 1.8% White, 71.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between disposal operator and water 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.

Water operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Learned how to mig and tig weld before being promote.
Programme and run Omax water jet, as well as solicited new project opportunities.
Work with various metals including: aluminum, stainless steel, ballistic steel, mild steel, and titanium.
Project experience includes working with steel, aluminum, stainless steel, glass, granite, wood, plastics and laminate.
Operate Gerber laser cutting system.

Disposal operator vs water operator skills

Common disposal operator skills

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

Common water operator skills

Treatment Facilities, 8%
Water Samples, 6%
CDL, 6%
Water Treatment Plant, 4%
Pump Stations, 4%
Water Quality, 4%