Scrap drop operator vs boom operator

The differences between scrap drop operators and boom 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 scrap drop operator and a boom operator. Additionally, a boom operator has an average salary of $38,499, which is higher than the $35,651 average annual salary of a scrap drop operator.

Scrap drop operator vs boom operator overview

	Scrap Drop Operator	Boom Operator
Yearly salary	$35,651	$38,499
Hourly rate	$17.14	$18.51
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	30,724	31,804
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	4	4

Scrap drop operator vs boom operator salary

Scrap drop operators and boom operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scrap Drop Operator	Boom Operator
Average salary	$35,651	$38,499
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $48,000	Between $25,000 And $57,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between scrap drop operator and boom operator education

There are a few differences between a scrap drop operator and a boom operator in terms of educational background:

	Scrap Drop Operator	Boom Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Photography
Most common college	-	-

Scrap drop operator vs boom operator demographics

Here are the differences between scrap drop operators' and boom operators' demographics:

	Scrap Drop Operator	Boom Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 90.2% Female, 9.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.7% White, 73.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% Asian, 0.7% White, 64.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between scrap drop operator and boom operator duties and responsibilities

Scrap drop operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching that indicate machine malfunction and notify supervisor of malfunction.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Boom operator example responsibilities.

Operate various boom cranes to deliver building materials to residential and commercial construction sites.
Prepare for rigging and hoisting.
Fix cab crane operator and CDL driver dump truck.
Make sure all crewmembers are wearing PPE, and also securement of job site
Direct activities of workers placing blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
Make sure enough spotters or swampers are adequate with the amount of equipment is being run.

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