Lighting equipment operator vs motor grader operator

The differences between lighting equipment operators and motor grader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a lighting equipment operator and a motor grader operator. Additionally, a motor grader operator has an average salary of $47,143, which is higher than the $38,105 average annual salary of a lighting equipment operator.

The top three skills for a lighting equipment operator include production runs, routine maintenance and safety rules. The most important skills for a motor grader operator are asphalt, GPS, and CDL.

Lighting equipment operator vs motor grader operator overview

	Lighting Equipment Operator	Motor Grader Operator
Yearly salary	$38,105	$47,143
Hourly rate	$18.32	$22.66
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	44,772	31,791
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Lighting equipment operator vs motor grader operator salary

Lighting equipment operators and motor grader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lighting Equipment Operator	Motor Grader Operator
Average salary	$38,105	$47,143
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $51,000	Between $37,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	Anchorage, AK	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Mayor Ethan Berkowitz	-
Best paying industry	Construction	-

Differences between lighting equipment operator and motor grader operator education

There are a few differences between a lighting equipment operator and a motor grader operator in terms of educational background:

	Lighting Equipment Operator	Motor Grader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lighting equipment operator vs motor grader operator demographics

Here are the differences between lighting equipment operators' and motor grader operators' demographics:

	Lighting Equipment Operator	Motor Grader Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 84.7% Female, 15.3%	Male, 95.4% Female, 4.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 0.9% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 0.9% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between lighting equipment operator and motor grader operator duties and responsibilities

Lighting equipment operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Operate and maintain forklift, bobcat, backhoe, and loader.
Light equipment operator (i.e., forklift, backhoe, augers, excavator, bobcat, etc .).
Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel- reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds.
Work on various construction projects including, patching utility cuts, potholes, and dirt work in preparation of asphalt repairs.
Identify electrical, plumbing and safety problems applicable to the installation and take necessary corrective action.

Motor grader operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Stock pile millings, asphalt, landfill as trailers dump loads in yards.
Partner with vendors to supply concrete, ABC (aggregate base course) and asphalt.
Reviewed/Approve area assessment reports and corrective action plans assuring compliance with applicable OSHA and EPA regulatory guidance.
Complete intensive on-the-job training in HAZMAT and acquire certification for appropriate handling of hazardous materials.

Lighting equipment operator vs motor grader operator skills

Common lighting equipment operator skills

Production Runs, 15%
Routine Maintenance, 11%
Safety Rules, 6%
Loaders, 6%
Hand Tools, 5%
CDL, 5%

Common motor grader operator skills

Asphalt, 18%
GPS, 16%
CDL, 11%
Equipment Maintenance, 10%
Loaders, 8%
Dozer, 6%

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