Scraper operator vs equipment operator

The differences between scraper operators and equipment 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 scraper operator and an equipment operator. Additionally, a scraper operator has an average salary of $45,504, which is higher than the $31,739 average annual salary of an equipment operator.

The top three skills for a scraper operator include hand tools, push-pull and construction equipment. The most important skills for an equipment operator are CDL, loaders, and asphalt.

Scraper operator vs equipment operator overview

	Scraper Operator	Equipment Operator
Yearly salary	$45,504	$31,739
Hourly rate	$21.88	$15.26
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	34,822	62,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 65%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Scraper operator vs equipment operator salary

Scraper operators and equipment operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scraper Operator	Equipment Operator
Average salary	$45,504	$31,739
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $60,000	Between $24,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Indianapolis, IN
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Nelsen Partners
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between scraper operator and equipment operator education

There are a few differences between a scraper operator and an equipment operator in terms of educational background:

	Scraper Operator	Equipment Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 65%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Scraper operator vs equipment operator demographics

Here are the differences between scraper operators' and equipment operators' demographics:

	Scraper Operator	Equipment Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 7.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 0.9% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between scraper operator and equipment operator duties and responsibilities

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.

Equipment operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Operate track loader, dozer, excavator, track skid loader, rubber tire loader, and haul truck as assigned.
Operate heavy equipment including loaders and rollers.
Operate bulldozers, compactors, and scrapers for residential land development
Work include backhoe operation, equipment operation, landscaping and snow removal
Operate backhoes and trench diggers.

Scraper operator vs equipment operator skills

Common scraper operator skills

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

Common equipment operator skills

CDL, 10%
Loaders, 7%
Asphalt, 5%
Backhoe, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%