Field operator vs service unit operator

The differences between field operators and service unit operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a field operator and a service unit operator. Additionally, a service unit operator has an average salary of $46,507, which is higher than the $42,202 average annual salary of a field operator.

The top three skills for a field operator include CDL, hand tools and end loaders. The most important skills for a service unit operator are safety procedures, load trucks, and .

Field operator vs service unit operator overview

	Field Operator	Service Unit Operator
Yearly salary	$42,202	$46,507
Hourly rate	$20.29	$22.36
Growth rate	5%	-
Number of jobs	81,407	42,934
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Field operator vs service unit operator salary

Field operators and service unit operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Field Operator	Service Unit Operator
Average salary	$42,202	$46,507
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $60,000	Between $26,000 And $80,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between field operator and service unit operator education

There are a few differences between a field operator and a service unit operator in terms of educational background:

	Field Operator	Service Unit Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Field operator vs service unit operator demographics

Here are the differences between field operators' and service unit operators' demographics:

	Field Operator	Service Unit Operator
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%	Male, 68.0% Female, 32.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.8% Asian, 1.2% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 1.2% White, 63.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between field operator and service unit operator duties and responsibilities

Field operator example responsibilities.

Coordinate logistics for chemical supply, supervise personnel and manage shift changes.
Check through equipment such as contact weight bars, quick changes, cdl.
Train in FRAC and cement work.
Position require CDL and handling of radioactive sources.
Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
rebuild and repack pumps re-dress bop stacks pump fluids and nitrogen

Service unit operator example responsibilities.

swab rigs, single pole, double pole and derricks.
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Complete all aspects involve in completions, pulling/running rods, and setting and retrieval of BHA tools.
Perform day to day operational oversight and maintenance over numerous distillation and utility units in a cresylic acid manufacturing facility.
Perform day to day operational oversight and maintenance over numerous distillation and utility units in a cresylic acid manufacturing facility.

Field operator vs service unit operator skills

Common field operator skills

CDL, 15%
Hand Tools, 7%
End Loaders, 7%
Hazmat, 6%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%
Safety Standards, 5%

Common service unit operator skills

Safety Procedures, 54%
Load Trucks, 46%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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