Locator vs reel cart operator

The differences between locators and reel cart operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a locator has an average salary of $36,634, which is higher than the $29,160 average annual salary of a reel cart operator.

The top three skills for a locator include necessary paperwork, working independently and TV. The most important skills for a reel cart operator are customer service, beverage cart, and golf carts.

Locator vs reel cart operator overview

	Locator	Reel Cart Operator
Yearly salary	$36,634	$29,160
Hourly rate	$17.61	$14.02
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	2,069	26,644
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 46%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Locator vs reel cart operator salary

Locators and reel cart operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Locator	Reel Cart Operator
Average salary	$36,634	$29,160
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $58,000	Between $21,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	San Diego, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Brigham and Women's Hospital	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between locator and reel cart operator education

There are a few differences between a locator and a reel cart operator in terms of educational background:

	Locator	Reel Cart Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Locator vs reel cart operator demographics

Here are the differences between locators' and reel cart operators' demographics:

	Locator	Reel Cart Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 85.9% Female, 14.1%	Male, 43.8% Female, 56.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 3.9% White, 60.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% Asian, 3.5% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between locator and reel cart operator duties and responsibilities

Locator example responsibilities.

Work on utility poles, platforms, aerial ladders and manholes and to perform job duties.
Limit use & knowledge of GPR technology.
Create splices from secondary voltage up to 24 KV.
Supply technical support of DSL circuits for high speed internet customers.
Install and repair phone and DSL service to residential and businesses.
Locate and take GPS shots on gas pipeline also pick up copper wire

Reel cart operator example responsibilities.

Manage various carts and assist guests with groceries, maintain neat and clean carts and ensure appropriate working environment for co-workers.
Monitor reels to ensure PVC pipes are correct on machine.
Clamp truck driver; load the corrugator, trucks and trains.
Establish strong relationships with league players to maintain high sales and happy customers.
Monitor reels to ensure PVC pipe is correctly and neatly roll on machine.
Keep cart stock, account for all product sell, cash register, balance all revenue, report sales to supervisor.

Locator vs reel cart operator skills

Common locator skills

Necessary Paperwork, 16%
Working Independently, 14%
TV, 13%
Water Lines, 7%
Professional Appearance, 6%
Electronic Equipment, 5%

Common reel cart operator skills

Customer Service, 47%
Beverage Cart, 36%
Golf Carts, 17%

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