Pit operator vs mechanical spreader operator

The differences between pit operators and mechanical spreader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a pit operator, becoming a mechanical spreader operator takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a mechanical spreader operator has an average salary of $42,262, which is higher than the $34,111 average annual salary of a pit operator.

The top three skills for a pit operator include pallets, safety policies and rf scanner. The most important skills for a mechanical spreader operator are hand tools, plumbing, and preventive maintenance.

Pit operator vs mechanical spreader operator overview

	Pit Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Yearly salary	$34,111	$42,262
Hourly rate	$16.40	$20.32
Growth rate	7%	-7%
Number of jobs	68,306	60,297
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	47
Years of experience	4	12

Pit operator vs mechanical spreader operator salary

Pit operators and mechanical spreader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pit Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Average salary	$34,111	$42,262
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $39,000	Between $30,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	Lansing, IL	Milwaukee, WI
Highest paying state	Alaska	Idaho
Best paying company	Post Holdings	Baptist Health South Florida
Best paying industry	Finance	Energy

Differences between pit operator and mechanical spreader operator education

There are a few differences between a pit operator and a mechanical spreader operator in terms of educational background:

	Pit Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Pit operator vs mechanical spreader operator demographics

Here are the differences between pit operators' and mechanical spreader operators' demographics:

	Pit Operator	Mechanical Spreader Operator
Average age	43	47
Gender ratio	Male, 87.8% Female, 12.2%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% Asian, 2.8% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Asian, 1.8% White, 71.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
LGBT Percentage	4%	5%

Differences between pit operator and mechanical spreader operator duties and responsibilities

Pit operator example responsibilities.

Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Mechanical spreader operator example responsibilities.

Accomplish in arc, gas, MIG, and TIG welding.
Manage an internal environmental information system and ensure compliance with EPA and RCRA regulations.
Skil in MIG and TIG.
Experience with fiber optics, time & PLC programming.
Follow GMP rules and current compliance regulations and standards.
Assemble all gardening tools, lawnmowers, rakes etc.

Pit operator vs mechanical spreader operator skills

Common pit operator skills

Pallets, 17%
Safety Policies, 13%
RF Scanner, 12%
Load Trucks, 10%
Safety Committee, 8%
Powered Industrial Trucks, 6%

Common mechanical spreader operator skills

Hand Tools, 10%
Plumbing, 6%
Preventive Maintenance, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Repair Equipment, 5%
Mechanical Systems, 4%

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