Ride operator vs caddie

The differences between ride operators and caddies can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a ride operator has an average salary of $33,398, which is higher than the $29,585 average annual salary of a caddie.

The top three skills for a ride operator include safety procedures, customer service and emergency situations. The most important skills for a caddie are golf clubs, course knowledge, and professional relationships.

Ride operator vs caddie overview

	Ride Operator	Caddie
Yearly salary	$33,398	$29,585
Hourly rate	$16.06	$14.22
Growth rate	17%	-
Number of jobs	29,616	625
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 77%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	-	-

Ride operator vs caddie salary

Ride operators and caddies have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ride Operator	Caddie
Average salary	$33,398	$29,585
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $44,000	Between $19,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Bristol, CT	-
Highest paying state	North Dakota	-
Best paying company	Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County	-
Best paying industry	Media	-

Differences between ride operator and caddie education

There are a few differences between a ride operator and a caddie in terms of educational background:

	Ride Operator	Caddie
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 77%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Ride operator vs caddie demographics

Here are the differences between ride operators' and caddies' demographics:

	Ride Operator	Caddie
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 54.7% Female, 45.3%	Male, 92.8% Female, 7.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 5.7% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 6.4% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between ride operator and caddie duties and responsibilities

Ride operator example responsibilities.

Operate all ski-lifts on the mt., also run the cash register in the restuarant
Participate in life guard training sessions which include rescue operations, first aid and CPR procedure.
Check the quality of snow and the consistency for what are required for the trails as the machines run.
Inventory -Ran cash register with POS system, snack bar and lazer tag -Opening and closing duties -stock food and supplies
Practice and successfully attempt CPR and emergency procedures.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.

Caddie example responsibilities.

Manage various carts and assist guests with groceries, maintain neat and clean carts and ensure appropriate working environment for co-workers.
Guide golfers daily through a championship course by providing quality customer service and conveying knowledge of the course.
Used a POS system to ring up sales for customers and light locker room cleaning
Assist with entering and removing items from inventory in the POS system when merchandise are received.
Award a full tuition scholarship base on academics, financial need, outstanding character, and strong caddie record
Perform daily tasks such as weeding, mulching, trimming, mowing and basic facility inspections for deficiencies and debris.

Ride operator vs caddie skills

Common ride operator skills

Safety Procedures, 19%
Customer Service, 18%
Emergency Situations, 9%
Guest Service, 7%
Safety Regulations, 5%
Excellent Guest, 4%

Common caddie skills

Golf Clubs, 12%
Course Knowledge, 11%
Professional Relationships, 11%
Golf Balls, 9%
Golf Carts, 9%
Caddy, 8%