Scoop operator vs aerial tram operator

The differences between scoop operators and aerial tram 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 scoop operator and an aerial tram operator. Additionally, an aerial tram operator has an average salary of $47,634, which is higher than the $37,210 average annual salary of a scoop operator.

Scoop operator vs aerial tram operator overview

	Scoop Operator	Aerial Tram Operator
Yearly salary	$37,210	$47,634
Hourly rate	$17.89	$22.90
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	29,753	26,139
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Scoop operator vs aerial tram operator salary

Scoop operators and aerial tram operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scoop Operator	Aerial Tram Operator
Average salary	$37,210	$47,634
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $54,000	Between $27,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between scoop operator and aerial tram operator education

There are a few differences between a scoop operator and an aerial tram operator in terms of educational background:

	Scoop Operator	Aerial Tram Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	General Studies	Computer Applications
Most common college	-	-

Scoop operator vs aerial tram operator demographics

Here are the differences between scoop operators' and aerial tram operators' demographics:

	Scoop Operator	Aerial Tram Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 96.5% Female, 3.5%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 2.5% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 2.5% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between scoop operator and aerial tram operator duties and responsibilities

Scoop operator example responsibilities.

Attain MSHA certificates on all personally operate equipment.
Hex, motor graders, rubber tire dozer and are the relief shovel hand.
Operate scrapers, backhoes, loaders, bulldozer, dump truck, forklift, road grader.
Certify on Dozers, loaders, motor graders, excavators, rubber tires and haul trucks.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Maintain proper communication with management and frac crews on/off-site.

Aerial tram operator example responsibilities.

Perform payload operations and flight engineer duties including creating and managing Sigact (significant acts) PowerPoint presentations.
Perform payload operations and flight engineer duties including creating and managing Sigact (significant acts) PowerPoint presentations.
Have ran draglines, trackhoes, backhoes, dozers, versahandlers, crains, and directional bore drilling equipment.

Scoop operator vs aerial tram operator skills

Common scoop operator skills

Safety Rules, 46%
RAN, 22%
Scoops, 16%
Shovels, 9%
MIG, 7%

Common aerial tram operator skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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