Equipment operator-driver vs van driver

The differences between equipment operators-driver and van drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become an equipment operator-driver, becoming a van driver takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, an equipment operator-driver has an average salary of $36,429, which is higher than the $36,254 average annual salary of a van driver.

The top three skills for an equipment operator-driver include CDL, dump truck and loaders. The most important skills for a van driver are CDL, customer service, and OTR.

Equipment operator-driver vs van driver overview

	Equipment Operator-Driver	Van Driver
Yearly salary	$36,429	$36,254
Hourly rate	$17.51	$17.43
Growth rate	5%	4%
Number of jobs	607,301	791,293
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 38%
Average age	45	48
Years of experience	4	2

Equipment operator-driver vs van driver salary

Equipment operators-driver and van drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Equipment Operator-Driver	Van Driver
Average salary	$36,429	$36,254
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $46,000	Between $24,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	DVFSchool
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between equipment operator-driver and van driver education

There are a few differences between an equipment operator-driver and a van driver in terms of educational background:

	Equipment Operator-Driver	Van Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Equipment operator-driver vs van driver demographics

Here are the differences between equipment operators-driver' and van drivers' demographics:

	Equipment Operator-Driver	Van Driver
Average age	45	48
Gender ratio	Male, 96.2% Female, 3.8%	Male, 65.9% Female, 34.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 0.9% White, 66.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 3.6% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	2%	4%

Differences between equipment operator-driver and van driver duties and responsibilities

Equipment operator-driver example responsibilities.

Deliver hazmat material to job site.
Operate airfield/street sweepers to remove debris from pavement surfaces.
Unload full pallets and double pallets of groceries and merchandise.
Landscape, plant flowers, grass, shrubs and bushes.
Arrive at and depart from pickup and discharge points as required.
Conduct pre and post trip inspections and regularly service the vehicles.

Van driver example responsibilities.

Perform basic math sufficient to process axle weights at shipping docks.
Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures including CPR.
Plot route pickup and drop off points.
Have taken additional training in HAZMAT and international audit procedures.
Specialize in teaching reading, writing, and math skills.
Obtain knowledge of CDL laws and statues in accordance with the D.O.T

Equipment operator-driver vs van driver skills

Common equipment operator-driver skills

CDL, 23%
Dump Truck, 10%
Loaders, 7%
Tractor Trailer, 5%
DOT, 5%
Post-Trip Inspections, 4%

Common van driver skills

CDL, 18%
Customer Service, 13%
OTR, 9%
Mechanical Problems, 9%
GPS, 7%
Vehicle Inspections, 6%