Lease operator vs operator

The differences between lease operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a lease operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $25,625 average annual salary of a lease operator.

The top three skills for a lease operator include OTR, CDL and tractor trailer. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Lease operator vs operator overview

	Lease Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$25,625	$37,928
Hourly rate	$12.32	$18.23
Growth rate	-7%	7%
Number of jobs	33,754	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	40	43
Years of experience	2	4

What does a lease operator do?

A lease operator is responsible for inspecting the efficiency and optimal performance of equipment and machinery and measuring the oil from the operation of the wells. Lease operators report the inconsistencies and failures of the equipment for immediate repair and replacement to avoid delays and prevent potential hazards. They ensure that the extraction process adheres to strict protocols and environmental regulations. A lease operator must have comprehensive knowledge of computer systems, especially on reporting the amount of natural oil and gas digitally.

What does an operator do?

Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them. They are also responsible for the maintenance and repair of the machine, and they should be able to troubleshoot problems and provide remedies to them. They must be knowledgeable about the different parts of the machine and how to mitigate any challenges that may arise. Operators should be alert, detail-oriented, and familiar with safety and health guidelines.

Lease operator vs operator salary

Lease operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lease Operator	Operator
Average salary	$25,625	$37,928
Salary range	Between $5,000 And $109,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between lease operator and operator education

There are a few differences between a lease operator and an operator in terms of educational background:

	Lease Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lease operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between lease operators' and operators' demographics:

	Lease Operator	Operator
Average age	40	43
Gender ratio	Male, 93.5% Female, 6.5%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 1.2% White, 61.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	2%	4%

Differences between lease operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Lease operator example responsibilities.

Manage and maintain GPS and other equipment.
Perform, supervise, and manage explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations.
Manage smart pig cleaning and maintenance schedule for all assign areas of responsibility.
Submit daily production reports using eVin data entry program, and various other reports as needed.
Perform field activities on the pipeline facilities including: corrosion control, dehydration, measurement, and overall system integrity.
Enter daily production values into EVIN.

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Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

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Lease operator vs operator skills

Common lease operator skills

OTR, 13%
CDL, 11%
Tractor Trailer, 9%
Production Equipment, 9%
Oil Gas, 4%
Mechanical Problems, 4%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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