Scoop operator vs laydown machine operator

The differences between scoop operators and laydown machine 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 scoop operator, becoming a laydown machine operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a scoop operator has an average salary of $37,210, which is higher than the $33,663 average annual salary of a laydown machine operator.

The top three skills for a scoop operator include safety rules, RAN and scoops. The most important skills for a laydown machine operator are rig, RAN, and drill pipe.

Scoop operator vs laydown machine operator overview

	Scoop Operator	Laydown Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$37,210	$33,663
Hourly rate	$17.89	$16.18
Growth rate	4%	5%
Number of jobs	29,753	53,653
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 71%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	43	45
Years of experience	4	2

Scoop operator vs laydown machine operator salary

Scoop operators and laydown machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scoop Operator	Laydown Machine Operator
Average salary	$37,210	$33,663
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $54,000	Between $26,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between scoop operator and laydown machine operator education

There are a few differences between a scoop operator and a laydown machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Scoop Operator	Laydown Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 71%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Scoop operator vs laydown machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between scoop operators' and laydown machine operators' demographics:

	Scoop Operator	Laydown Machine Operator
Average age	43	45
Gender ratio	Male, 96.5% Female, 3.5%	Male, 94.7% Female, 5.3%
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, 5.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between scoop operator and laydown machine 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.

Laydown machine operator example responsibilities.

Operate jetco, ditchwitch, and vermer trenchers digging ditch and back filling ditch.
Work the rig floor operating break out tongs, v door, pulling slips and also roll pipe.
Demonstrate proficiency in operation of backhoe, trenchers, boom and dump truck.
Go to drilling rig, laid down drilling pipe and collars and pick up casing.
Rig the machine up and run casing to and from various types of oil rigs.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.

Scoop operator vs laydown machine operator skills

Common scoop operator skills

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

Common laydown machine operator skills

Rig, 58%
RAN, 16%
Drill Pipe, 11%
DOT Regulations, 7%
JSA, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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