Loader/Driver Vs Operator

The differences between loader/drivers and 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 loader/driver and an operator. Additionally, a loader/driver has an average salary of $39,446, which is higher than the $37,928 average annual salary of an operator.

The top three skills for a loader/driver include CDL, safety equipment and post-trip inspections. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Loader/driver vs operator overview

	Loader/Driver	Operator
Yearly Salary	$39,446	$37,928
Hourly rate	$18.96	$18.23
Growth Rate	7%	7%
Number Of Jobs	137,815	159,077
Job Satisfaction	-	-
Most Common Degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average Age	43	43
Years Of Experience	4	4

Loader/driver vs operator salary

Loader/drivers and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Loader/Driver	Operator
Average Salary	$39,446	$37,928
Salary Range	Between $26,000 And $59,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest Paying City	New York, NY	San Jose, CA
Highest Paying State	New York	North Dakota
Best Paying Company	Bulkmatic Transport	Microsoft
Best Paying Industry	Utilities	Technology

Differences between loader/driver and operator education

There are a few differences between a loader/driver and an operator in terms of educational background:

	Loader/Driver	Operator
Most Common Degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most Common Major	Business	Business
Most Common College	-	-

Loader/driver vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between loader/drivers' and operators' demographics:

	Loader/Driver	Operator
Average Age	43	43
Gender Ratio	Male, 92.4% Female, 7.6%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race Ratio	Black or African American, 15.4% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 2.5% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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	4%	4%

Differences between loader/driver and operator duties and responsibilities

Loader/Driver Example Responsibilities.

DOT certify to drive trucks.
Operate automated and semi-automate hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and empty contents.
Deliver and run all parts of the DFW Metroplex, and love the work
Maintain a neat and clean work area, follow OSHA standards for safe material handling.
Deliver auto supplies Unload/loading supplies upon delivery used GPS
Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment

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.

Loader/driver vs operator skills

Common Loader/Driver Skills

CDL, 28%
Safety Equipment, 11%
Post-Trip Inspections, 9%
DOT, 9%
OSHA, 5%
Safety Policies, 4%

Common Operator Skills

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