Sanitary landfill operator vs scraper operator

The differences between sanitary landfill operators and scraper operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a sanitary landfill operator and a scraper operator. Additionally, a scraper operator has an average salary of $45,504, which is higher than the $42,639 average annual salary of a sanitary landfill operator.

The top three skills for a sanitary landfill operator include equipment operation, CDL and landfill operations. The most important skills for a scraper operator are hand tools, push-pull, and construction equipment.

Sanitary landfill operator vs scraper operator overview

	Sanitary Landfill Operator	Scraper Operator
Yearly salary	$42,639	$45,504
Hourly rate	$20.50	$21.88
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	29,480	34,822
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 31%	High School Diploma, 65%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Sanitary landfill operator vs scraper operator salary

Sanitary landfill operators and scraper operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Sanitary Landfill Operator	Scraper Operator
Average salary	$42,639	$45,504
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $55,000	Between $34,000 And $60,000
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Differences between sanitary landfill operator and scraper operator education

There are a few differences between a sanitary landfill operator and a scraper operator in terms of educational background:

	Sanitary Landfill Operator	Scraper Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 31%	High School Diploma, 65%
Most common major	Civil Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Sanitary landfill operator vs scraper operator demographics

Here are the differences between sanitary landfill operators' and scraper operators' demographics:

	Sanitary Landfill Operator	Scraper Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 89.2% Female, 10.8%	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 0.9% White, 67.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 0.9% White, 66.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between sanitary landfill operator and scraper operator duties and responsibilities

Sanitary landfill operator example responsibilities.

Run heavy equipment including compactor and ATD.
Follow all power equipment rules and regulation including any regulatory agency policies to include OSHA.
Operate knuckle boom as necessary.
Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on designate equipment.
Operate heavy equipment and supply mechanical assistance when need.
Execute daily operations of finish grading and various equipment operation.

Scraper operator example responsibilities.

Drive piles within company standard allowance using (Carlson) GPS system.
Operate heavy equipment, including skid steers, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, rollers, and dump trucks.
Reviewed/Approve area assessment reports and corrective action plans assuring compliance with applicable OSHA and EPA regulatory guidance.
Operate road watering, oiling, and rolling equipment, or street sealing equipment, such as chip spreaders.

Sanitary landfill operator vs scraper operator skills

Common sanitary landfill operator skills

Equipment Operation, 25%
CDL, 24%
Landfill Operations, 17%
Loaders, 14%
Water Truck, 11%
Waste Materials, 6%

Common scraper operator skills

Hand Tools, 17%
Push-Pull, 15%
Construction Equipment, 12%
GPS, 12%
Safety Regulations, 11%
Grade Stakes, 10%

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