Float operator vs auxiliary operator

The differences between float operators and auxiliary 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 float operator and an auxiliary operator. Additionally, an auxiliary operator has an average salary of $60,040, which is higher than the $37,782 average annual salary of a float operator.

The top three skills for a float operator include general maintenance, pallets and ATM. The most important skills for an auxiliary operator are control room, water chemistry, and emergency situations.

Float operator vs auxiliary operator overview

	Float Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Yearly salary	$37,782	$60,040
Hourly rate	$18.16	$28.87
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	44,574	32,777
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	12	12

Float operator vs auxiliary operator salary

Float operators and auxiliary operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Float Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Average salary	$37,782	$60,040
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $43,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between float operator and auxiliary operator education

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

	Float Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Duke University

Float operator vs auxiliary operator demographics

Here are the differences between float operators' and auxiliary operators' demographics:

	Float Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 62.7% Female, 37.3%	Male, 91.4% Female, 8.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between float operator and auxiliary operator duties and responsibilities

Float operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate various machines (drill presses, CNC machines, saws, etc .).
Stack in prepare pallets for shipping
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Cover CSR'S & CSA'S while there out of the office.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.

Auxiliary operator example responsibilities.

Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
Follow NAES procedures on LOTO while doing so in a safely and timely manner.
Complete on site fire school training and responsible for proper operation of plant firefighting equipment.
Supervised/Operate PLC control incinerators and demilitarization machines.
Insure that lock-out and tag-out procedures are perform safely and in compliance with APS guidelines.
Complete training as a fire brigade team member at Delgado fire school.

Float operator vs auxiliary operator skills

Common float operator skills

General Maintenance, 40%
Pallets, 21%
ATM, 11%
Safety Issues, 10%
Quality Checks, 6%
Quality Inspection, 4%

Common auxiliary operator skills

Control Room, 17%
Water Chemistry, 11%
Emergency Situations, 11%
Plant Operations, 10%
Plant Equipment, 7%
Auxiliary Equipment, 6%