Dump operator vs operator

The differences between dump operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a dump operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $34,613 average annual salary of a dump operator.

The top three skills for a dump operator include hand tools, water truck and DOT. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Dump operator vs operator overview

	Dump Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$34,613	$37,928
Hourly rate	$16.64	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	30,458	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	41	43
Years of experience	2	4

Dump operator vs operator salary

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

	Dump Operator	Operator
Average salary	$34,613	$37,928
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	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 dump operator and operator education

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

	Dump Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Dump operator vs operator demographics

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

	Dump Operator	Operator
Average age	41	43
Gender ratio	Male, 89.2% Female, 10.8%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.8% White, 73.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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	4%	4%

Differences between dump operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Dump operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Wash and tumble floor, responsible for cleaning soil linens/uniforms operating washers and dryers.

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.

Dump operator vs operator skills

Common dump operator skills

Hand Tools, 40%
Water Truck, 27%
DOT, 22%
Batch Room, 10%

Common operator skills

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