Division traffic superintendent vs traffic operator

The differences between division traffic superintendents and traffic operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a division traffic superintendent, becoming a traffic operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a division traffic superintendent has an average salary of $118,663, which is higher than the $36,610 average annual salary of a traffic operator.

The top three skills for a division traffic superintendent include general contractors, construction sites and logistics. The most important skills for a traffic operator are patrol, traffic management, and CCTV.

Division traffic superintendent vs traffic operator overview

	Division Traffic Superintendent	Traffic Operator
Yearly salary	$118,663	$36,610
Hourly rate	$57.05	$17.60
Growth rate	6%	3%
Number of jobs	14,084	31,592
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	Bachelor's Degree, 52%
Average age	44	45
Years of experience	6	4

Division traffic superintendent vs traffic operator salary

Division traffic superintendents and traffic operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Division Traffic Superintendent	Traffic Operator
Average salary	$118,663	$36,610
Salary range	Between $60,000 And $230,000	Between $24,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	Topeka, KS
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Trafigura
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between division traffic superintendent and traffic operator education

There are a few differences between a division traffic superintendent and a traffic operator in terms of educational background:

	Division Traffic Superintendent	Traffic Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 32%	Bachelor's Degree, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Stanford University

Division traffic superintendent vs traffic operator demographics

Here are the differences between division traffic superintendents' and traffic operators' demographics:

	Division Traffic Superintendent	Traffic Operator
Average age	44	45
Gender ratio	Male, 88.7% Female, 11.3%	Male, 60.2% Female, 39.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.3% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Asian, 6.2% White, 58.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	10%	5%

Differences between division traffic superintendent and traffic operator duties and responsibilities

Division traffic superintendent example responsibilities.

Assist in achieving ISO certification for Columbia branch.
Manage all logistics operations, including inbound/outbound logistics and internal movement and storage of all company materials.
Protect valuable banking, insurance and healthcare customer relationships while managing client global communication needs and adhering to regulatory compliance standards.
Establish personnel controls, training programs, and logistics administrative procedures.
Protect valuable banking, insurance and healthcare customer relationships while managing client global communication needs and adhering to regulatory compliance standards.
Conduct and complete internal reviews of domestic mutual funds and institutional operations, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and anti-money laundering requirements.

Traffic operator example responsibilities.

Manage busy company switchboard, operating PBX or private branch exchange systems to facilitate connections.
Dispatch safety service patrol along the interstate to assist with disable vehicles, accidents, or any lane closures.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Train and recruit transportation personnel ensuring compliance with numerous transportation and DoD regulations.

Division traffic superintendent vs traffic operator skills

Common division traffic superintendent skills

General Contractors, 45%
Construction Sites, 24%
Logistics, 11%
Continuous Improvement, 9%
Traffic Control, 7%
DOD, 5%

Common traffic operator skills

Patrol, 15%
Traffic Management, 10%
CCTV, 7%
Incident Management, 6%
DOT, 6%
Traffic Control, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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