Splicer operator vs loader operator

The differences between splicer operators and loader operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 3-6 months to become a splicer operator, becoming a loader operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a splicer operator has an average salary of $37,647, which is higher than the $36,987 average annual salary of a loader operator.

The top three skills for a splicer operator include hand tools, fiber optic and OTDR. The most important skills for a loader operator are front end loader, asphalt, and customer service.

Splicer operator vs loader operator overview

	Splicer Operator	Loader Operator
Yearly salary	$37,647	$36,987
Hourly rate	$18.10	$17.78
Growth rate	3%	7%
Number of jobs	30,519	61,980
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	40	43
Years of experience	6	4

Splicer operator vs loader operator salary

Splicer operators and loader operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Splicer Operator	Loader Operator
Average salary	$37,647	$36,987
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $52,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Bismarck, ND
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Dairy Farmers of America
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between splicer operator and loader operator education

There are a few differences between a splicer operator and a loader operator in terms of educational background:

	Splicer Operator	Loader Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Splicer operator vs loader operator demographics

Here are the differences between splicer operators' and loader operators' demographics:

	Splicer Operator	Loader Operator
Average age	40	43
Gender ratio	Male, 64.9% Female, 35.1%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Asian, 3.5% White, 66.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 14.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 2.6% White, 59.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between splicer operator and loader operator duties and responsibilities

Splicer operator example responsibilities.

Experience in OTDR, TBERD, EXFO930, AXS-100 test equipment.
Install, setup, maintain & monitor air pressure in OSP pole.
Balance, fine-tune and troubleshot any problems to turn over new plant to cable company.
Operate battery of circular saws to cut plastic blocks containing ceramic-coat aluminum rods to length for processing into electronic resistors.
Operate 3000 ton extrusion press utilizing computerize control panels and diagnostics systems.

Loader operator example responsibilities.

Inventory control; FIFO procedures, HAZMAT certify.
Excavate midstream on load lines for repair backfill and finish
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Excavate and prepare trenches for plumbing and utilities to residential homes.
Operate excavator doing residential demolition and dig footings for new structures.
Utilize appropriate level of PPE for the chemical being handle or transfer.

Splicer operator vs loader operator skills

Common splicer operator skills

Hand Tools, 55%
Fiber Optic, 14%
OTDR, 9%
Test Equipment, 8%
Copper Cables, 4%
OSP, 3%

Common loader operator skills

Front End Loader, 11%
Asphalt, 9%
Customer Service, 8%
Loaders, 7%
Hand Tools, 5%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%