Helper/driver vs lead handler

The differences between helpers/driver and lead handlers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lead handler has an average salary of $51,594, which is higher than the $51,562 average annual salary of a helper/driver.

The top three skills for a helper/driver include delivery vehicle, delivery route and appearance guidelines. The most important skills for a lead handler are logistics, performance reviews, and unload trucks.

Helper/driver vs lead handler overview

	Helper/Driver	Lead Handler
Yearly salary	$51,562	$51,594
Hourly rate	$24.79	$24.80
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	13,744	28,088
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Helper/driver vs lead handler salary

Helpers/driver and lead handlers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Helper/Driver	Lead Handler
Average salary	$51,562	$51,594
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $108,000	Between $24,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	DeWitt LLP Law Firm	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between helper/driver and lead handler education

There are a few differences between a helper/driver and a lead handler in terms of educational background:

	Helper/Driver	Lead Handler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Helper/driver vs lead handler demographics

Here are the differences between helpers/driver' and lead handlers' demographics:

	Helper/Driver	Lead Handler
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%	Male, 72.7% Female, 27.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 4.0% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 4.4% White, 58.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between helper/driver and lead handler duties and responsibilities

Helper/driver example responsibilities.

Deliver dairy products to clients while pursuing CDL license.
Assist drilling rig operators with customer job site work.
Wrapped and bag groceries, merchandise and miscellaneous items for customers.
Acquire CDL to transport talent and production crew to and from sets and through charter service.
Operate automated or semi-automate hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
Work with lead mechanics inspecting and repairing cranes and learned how to fill out corresponding form for daily work and inspections.

Lead handler example responsibilities.

Manage all aspects of branch operations, including package logistics and the supervision of staff.
Doff rolls weigh, wrap, and label then place into inventory warehouse using a forklift or roll clamp
Utilize proper PPE full face respirator and tyvek suits.
Have traits of knowledge, leadership, and coordination.
Fill sandbags and cut scribing wood and wire for cement pours.
Assist in all aspects of the company; signage team, logistics, mark downs, inventory

Helper/driver vs lead handler skills

Common helper/driver skills

Delivery Vehicle, 43%
Delivery Route, 12%
Appearance Guidelines, 12%
Customer Service, 6%
Deliver Packages, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

Common lead handler skills

Logistics, 51%
Performance Reviews, 42%
Unload Trucks, 2%
Materials Handling, 2%
Windows, 2%
Measure Materials, 1%