Lead handler vs water hauler

The differences between lead handlers and water haulers 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 $51,557 average annual salary of a water hauler.

The top three skills for a lead handler include logistics, performance reviews and unload trucks. The most important skills for a water hauler are CDL, dot regulations, and production water.

Lead handler vs water hauler overview

	Lead Handler	Water Hauler
Yearly salary	$51,594	$51,557
Hourly rate	$24.80	$24.79
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	28,088	5,442
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	-	-

Lead handler vs water hauler salary

Lead handlers and water haulers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead Handler	Water Hauler
Average salary	$51,594	$51,557
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $108,000	Between $24,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between lead handler and water hauler education

There are a few differences between a lead handler and a water hauler in terms of educational background:

	Lead Handler	Water Hauler
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lead handler vs water hauler demographics

Here are the differences between lead handlers' and water haulers' demographics:

	Lead Handler	Water Hauler
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 72.7% Female, 27.3%	Male, 92.2% Female, 7.8%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 24.2% Asian, 3.9% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between lead handler and water hauler duties and responsibilities

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

Water hauler example responsibilities.

Select by station management to support Memphis facility and Illinois facility during 1997 wheat and corn harvest.
Utilize DIAD equipment to verify package recipient and obtain recipient signature if necessary.
Drive forklift (normal forklift, Drexel, and Bendi).
Utilize DIAD equipment to verify package recipient and obtain recipient signature if necessary.

Lead handler vs water hauler skills

Common lead handler skills

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

Common water hauler skills

CDL, 35%
DOT Regulations, 21%
Production Water, 14%
Safety Regulations, 11%
Fresh Water, 7%
Pre, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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