Tractor sweeper operator vs lift operator

The differences between tractor sweeper operators and lift 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 lift operator. Additionally, a tractor sweeper operator has an average salary of $33,761, which is higher than the $32,309 average annual salary of a lift operator.

The top three skills for a tractor sweeper operator include CDL, asphalt and sweepers. The most important skills for a lift operator are pallets, fork-lift, and electric pallet jack.

Tractor sweeper operator vs lift operator overview

	Tractor Sweeper Operator	Lift Operator
Yearly salary	$33,761	$32,309
Hourly rate	$16.23	$15.53
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	41,198	72,445
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	4	4

Tractor sweeper operator vs lift operator salary

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

	Tractor Sweeper Operator	Lift Operator
Average salary	$33,761	$32,309
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $44,000	Between $26,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Woodburn, OR	Fremont, CA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	Walsh Electric	BD
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Automotive

Differences between tractor sweeper operator and lift operator education

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

	Tractor Sweeper Operator	Lift Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tractor sweeper operator vs lift operator demographics

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

	Tractor Sweeper Operator	Lift Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 92.3% Female, 7.7%	Male, 89.1% Female, 10.9%
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, 15.4% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 2.6% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between tractor sweeper operator and lift 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.

Lift operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Use AS400 to take yarn out of inventory.
Load and unload ship cargo using wenches or other hoisting devices.
Check forklift for problems such as fluid levels, tires and forks.
Load and unload trucks with as sit down with slip sheet and double forks attachment practicing a safe environment.
Record inventory and reroute misplaced pallets at rack locations to the correct location

Tractor sweeper operator vs lift operator skills

Common tractor sweeper operator skills

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

Common lift operator skills

Pallets, 17%
Fork-Lift, 14%
Electric Pallet Jack, 10%
Safety Rules, 9%
Power Saws, 4%
Load Trucks, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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