Skidder operator vs operator

The differences between skidder operators and 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 skidder operator and an operator. Additionally, a skidder operator has an average salary of $39,342, which is higher than the $37,928 average annual salary of an operator.

The top three skills for a skidder operator include transport logs, general maintenance and air filters. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Skidder operator vs operator overview

	Skidder Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$39,342	$37,928
Hourly rate	$18.91	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	42,263	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Skidder operator vs operator salary

Skidder operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Skidder Operator	Operator
Average salary	$39,342	$37,928
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $49,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between skidder operator and operator education

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

	Skidder Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Skidder operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between skidder operators' and operators' demographics:

	Skidder Operator	Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 95.0% Female, 5.0%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.2% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 2.1% White, 65.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between skidder operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Skidder operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Operate a skidder, pulling logs to the landing after setting chokers on them
Perform inventory accuracy transactions into MARC, load trailers, organize pallets into the warehouse and receive packaging materials.
Hook and pull logs from wood areas to loading yard area and knuckle boom.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Skidder operator vs operator skills

Common skidder operator skills

Transport Logs, 30%
General Maintenance, 14%
Air Filters, 10%
Equipment Maintenance, 9%
Booms, 9%
CDL, 8%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%