Paver operator vs asphalt roller operator

The differences between paver operators and asphalt roller operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a paver operator and an asphalt roller operator. Additionally, an asphalt roller operator has an average salary of $45,419, which is higher than the $42,531 average annual salary of a paver operator.

The top three skills for a paver operator include asphalt, highway construction and loaders. The most important skills for an asphalt roller operator are asphalt, construction sites, and loaders.

Paver operator vs asphalt roller operator overview

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Roller Operator
Yearly salary	$42,531	$45,419
Hourly rate	$20.45	$21.84
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	34,683	26,920
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

Paver operator vs asphalt roller operator salary

Paver operators and asphalt roller operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Roller Operator
Average salary	$42,531	$45,419
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $56,000	Between $24,000 And $82,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between paver operator and asphalt roller operator education

There are a few differences between a paver operator and an asphalt roller operator in terms of educational background:

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Roller Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Paver operator vs asphalt roller operator demographics

Here are the differences between paver operators' and asphalt roller operators' demographics:

	Paver Operator	Asphalt Roller Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 98.5% Female, 1.5%	Male, 80.3% Female, 19.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between paver operator and asphalt roller operator duties and responsibilities

Paver operator example responsibilities.

Receive MSHA training and implement safety procedures daily.
Crane operator, Bidwell paving machine operator and setup.
Help to ensure EPA and OSHA standards and procedures are followed.
Install dies, cutters, and extensions to screeds onto machines, using hand tools.
Train to operate equipment in a safe and effective manner in accordance to MSHA regulations.
Start engine and control paving machine to push dump truck and maintain constant flow of asphalt into hopper.

Asphalt roller operator example responsibilities.

Operate other machine such as loaders, dump trucks.
Break up old concrete or pavement, using picks and shovels.
Operate other machines such as loaders, dump trucks, and snow plows.
Grade, measure and compact asphalt independently with heavy equipment.
Crane operator, Bidwell paving machine operator and setup.

Paver operator vs asphalt roller operator skills

Common paver operator skills

Asphalt, 51%
Highway Construction, 9%
Loaders, 8%
OSHA, 7%
Construction Sites, 6%
Safety Standards, 4%

Common asphalt roller operator skills

Asphalt, 59%
Construction Sites, 11%
Loaders, 9%
Hand Tools, 9%
Grade Specifications, 3%
String Line, 3%

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