Float operator vs water technician

The differences between float operators and water technicians 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 technician. Additionally, a water technician has an average salary of $38,723, 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 technician are customer service, work ethic, and hand tools.

Float operator vs water technician overview

	Float Operator	Water Technician
Yearly salary	$37,782	$38,723
Hourly rate	$18.16	$18.62
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	44,574	34,702
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	12	12

Float operator vs water technician salary

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

	Float Operator	Water Technician
Average salary	$37,782	$38,723
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $46,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	Redmond, WA
Highest paying state	-	Idaho
Best paying company	-	Vishay
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between float operator and water technician education

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

	Float Operator	Water Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Duke University

Float operator vs water technician demographics

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

	Float Operator	Water Technician
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 62.7% Female, 37.3%	Male, 91.2% Female, 8.8%
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, 7.9% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between float operator and water technician 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 technician example responsibilities.

Manage water usage plumbing repair electronics repair inventory control.
Water extraction, dry outs, roof tarps, board ups, mold clean up, demolition, fire clean up
mow, string trim, blow off.
Climb ladders, crawl, stoop, bend and work in confine spaces.
Use HEPA vac, antimicrobial, possibly sand, wipe studs and walls, and wear PPE.
Have HVAC an carpet cleaning experience.

Float operator vs water technician skills

Common float operator skills

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

Common water technician skills

Customer Service, 10%
Work Ethic, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
Water Samples, 6%
Cleanliness, 5%
Plumbing, 5%