Float operator vs water plant operator

The differences between float operators and water plant 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 a water plant operator. Additionally, a water plant operator has an average salary of $45,853, 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 a water plant operator are water treatment plant, plant equipment, and water samples.

Float operator vs water plant operator overview

	Float Operator	Water Plant Operator
Yearly salary	$37,782	$45,853
Hourly rate	$18.16	$22.04
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	44,574	39,348
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	12	12

Float operator vs water plant operator salary

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

	Float Operator	Water Plant Operator
Average salary	$37,782	$45,853
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $32,000 And $65,000
Highest paying City	-	Stockton, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Santa Clara Valley Water District
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between float operator and water plant operator education

There are a few differences between a float operator and a water plant operator in terms of educational background:

	Float Operator	Water Plant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Float operator vs water plant operator demographics

Here are the differences between float operators' and water plant operators' demographics:

	Float Operator	Water Plant Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 62.7% Female, 37.3%	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%
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, 7.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% Asian, 1.8% White, 71.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between float operator and water plant 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.

Water plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork
Operate small rotating biological contractor plant that utilize activated sludge with sand filters and UV disinfection to process wastewater.

Float operator vs water plant operator skills

Common float operator skills

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

Common water plant operator skills

Water Treatment Plant, 10%
Plant Equipment, 6%
Water Samples, 6%
Lab Tests, 6%
SCADA, 6%
Water Quality, 5%