Gang pusher vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between gang pushers and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $38,816 average annual salary of a gang pusher.

The top three skills for a gang pusher include oilfield equipment, safety guidelines and flow lines. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Gang pusher vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Gang Pusher	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$38,816	$39,626
Hourly rate	$18.66	$19.05
Growth rate	6%	7%
Number of jobs	40	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 74%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Gang pusher vs multi-skilled operator salary

Gang pushers and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Gang Pusher	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$38,816	$39,626
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $57,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between gang pusher and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a gang pusher and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Gang Pusher	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 74%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Gang pusher vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between gang pushers' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Gang Pusher	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 31.6% Asian, 5.4% White, 47.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between gang pusher and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Gang pusher example responsibilities.

Supervise and run machinery on location.
Gang pusher clean and maintain tank batteries build flowlines for new wells
Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Gang pusher vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common gang pusher skills

Oilfield Equipment, 31%
Safety Guidelines, 24%
Flow Lines, 18%
Relief, 10%
RAN, 9%
Pump Jacks, 8%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%