Tractor sweeper operator vs cherry picker operator

The differences between tractor sweeper operators and cherry picker 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 tractor sweeper operator and a cherry picker operator. Additionally, a cherry picker operator has an average salary of $33,956, which is higher than the $33,761 average annual salary of a tractor sweeper operator.

The top three skills for a tractor sweeper operator include CDL, asphalt and sweepers. The most important skills for a cherry picker operator are cherry-picker, pallets, and rf scanner.

Tractor sweeper operator vs cherry picker operator overview

	Tractor Sweeper Operator	Cherry Picker Operator
Yearly salary	$33,761	$33,956
Hourly rate	$16.23	$16.32
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	41,198	105,023
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 62%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Tractor sweeper operator vs cherry picker operator salary

Tractor sweeper operators and cherry picker operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tractor Sweeper Operator	Cherry Picker Operator
Average salary	$33,761	$33,956
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $44,000	Between $27,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	Woodburn, OR	Eagan, MN
Highest paying state	Alaska	Hawaii
Best paying company	Walsh Electric	United Natural Foods
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Automotive

Differences between tractor sweeper operator and cherry picker operator education

There are a few differences between a tractor sweeper operator and a cherry picker operator in terms of educational background:

	Tractor Sweeper Operator	Cherry Picker Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 62%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tractor sweeper operator vs cherry picker operator demographics

Here are the differences between tractor sweeper operators' and cherry picker operators' demographics:

	Tractor Sweeper Operator	Cherry Picker Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 92.3% Female, 7.7%	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.7% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.4% Asian, 2.7% White, 57.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 16.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 2.4% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between tractor sweeper operator and cherry picker operator duties and responsibilities

Tractor sweeper operator example responsibilities.

Manage and uphold park cleanliness by monitoring patron behavior and being responsible for cleaning up spills from humans or animals
Operate sweepers in various locations, primarily construction sites.
Used backpack blowers for cleaning corners and islands; also clean shipping and receiving docks for local stores.
Operate street sweepers; sweep and maintain grounds of client's property.
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.

Cherry picker operator example responsibilities.

Order selector, replenish, loader
Pick parts using scan handgunHelp QC pack parts into box
Order selector fork lift operator shipping and receiving whole sale foods
Collect and deliver pallets of inventory to other stations.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation as is required by organization and OSHA.
Pick inventory on floor level using a walkie.

Tractor sweeper operator vs cherry picker operator skills

Common tractor sweeper operator skills

CDL, 38%
Asphalt, 30%
Sweepers, 27%
Traffic Control, 3%
Safety Checks, 1%
Water Tanks, 0%

Common cherry picker operator skills

Cherry-Picker, 36%
Pallets, 11%
RF Scanner, 10%
Electric Pallet Jack, 6%
Cherry Pickers, 6%
Work Ethic, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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