Foreman/operator vs loader operator

The differences between foreman/operators and loader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes More than 10 years to become a foreman/operator, becoming a loader operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a foreman/operator has an average salary of $52,844, which is higher than the $36,987 average annual salary of a loader operator.

The top three skills for a foreman/operator include backhoe, dozer and sewer lines. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Foreman/operator vs loader operator overview

	Foreman/Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$52,844	$36,987
Hourly rate	$25.41	$17.78
Growth rate	5%	7%
Number of jobs	38,367	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	46	43
Years of experience	-	4

Foreman/operator vs loader operator salary

Foreman/operators and loader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Foreman/Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$52,844	$36,987
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $71,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between foreman/operator and loader operator education

There are a few differences between a foreman/operator and a loader operator in terms of educational background:

	Foreman/Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Foreman/operator vs loader operator demographics

Here are the differences between foreman/operators' and loader operators' demographics:

	Foreman/Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	46	43
Gender ratio	Male, 97.1% Female, 2.9%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% Asian, 1.4% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 14.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 2.6% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	4%

Differences between foreman/operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Foreman/operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Assist new employees with obtaining CDL license.
Perform roof work as needed, collaborate with HVAC crew.
Operate dozers, excavator, maintainer, rollers, compactors and backhoes.
Instruct personnel in techniques and procedures for installation, repair and operation of HVAC control systems.
Unclassify excavations and other day by day activities such as under cuts, structural back fills and clearing operations.

Loader operator example responsibilities.

Inventory control; FIFO procedures, HAZMAT certify.
Excavate midstream on load lines for repair backfill and finish
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Excavate and prepare trenches for plumbing and utilities to residential homes.
Operate excavator doing residential demolition and dig footings for new structures.
Utilize appropriate level of PPE for the chemical being handle or transfer.

Foreman/operator vs loader operator skills

Common foreman/operator skills

Backhoe, 16%
Dozer, 12%
Sewer Lines, 8%
CDL, 8%
Dump Truck, 6%
Front End Loader, 5%

Common loader operator skills

Front End Loader, 11%
Asphalt, 9%
Customer Service, 8%
Loaders, 7%
Hand Tools, 5%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%