Pull-out operator vs terminal operator

The differences between pull-out operators and terminal operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a terminal operator has an average salary of $39,948, which is higher than the $36,573 average annual salary of a pull-out operator.

The top three skills for a pull-out operator include RF, quality standards and . The most important skills for a terminal operator are loaders, cranes, and rail cars.

Pull-out operator vs terminal operator overview

	Pull-Out Operator	Terminal Operator
Yearly salary	$36,573	$39,948
Hourly rate	$17.58	$19.21
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	41,285	43,328
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	4

Pull-out operator vs terminal operator salary

Pull-out operators and terminal operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pull-Out Operator	Terminal Operator
Average salary	$36,573	$39,948
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $45,000	Between $32,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Fargo, ND
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Land O'Lakes
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between pull-out operator and terminal operator education

There are a few differences between a pull-out operator and a terminal operator in terms of educational background:

	Pull-Out Operator	Terminal Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Pull-out operator vs terminal operator demographics

Here are the differences between pull-out operators' and terminal operators' demographics:

	Pull-Out Operator	Terminal Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 74.4% Female, 25.6%	Male, 82.5% Female, 17.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 6.4% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 15.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 2.9% White, 56.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	4%

Differences between pull-out operator and terminal operator duties and responsibilities

Pull-out operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Load and unload trucks with RF scanners
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.

Terminal operator example responsibilities.

Manage the efficient use of locomotives and fuel to ensure that freight car cycles are effectively manage while in the terminals.
Operate forklift, loaders, bulldozers, excavators, ship hydraulic cranes.
Pull LTL loads for shipment.
Experience in Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO).
Operate forklifts and loaders for loading aircraft.
Complete and signs declaration of inspection (Doi).

Pull-out operator vs terminal operator skills

Common pull-out operator skills

RF, 54%
Quality Standards, 46%

Common terminal operator skills

Loaders, 9%
Cranes, 9%
Rail Cars, 7%
Customer Service, 6%
TWIC, 5%
General Maintenance, 5%