Transfer operator vs operator

The differences between transfer operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a transfer operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $37,335 average annual salary of a transfer operator.

The top three skills for a transfer operator include rig, DOT and OSHA. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Transfer operator vs operator overview

	Transfer Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$37,335	$37,928
Hourly rate	$17.95	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	29,813	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	41	43
Years of experience	2	4

Transfer operator vs operator salary

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

	Transfer Operator	Operator
Average salary	$37,335	$37,928
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $53,000	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 transfer operator and operator education

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

	Transfer Operator	Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Transfer operator vs operator demographics

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

	Transfer Operator	Operator
Average age	41	43
Gender ratio	Male, 71.3% Female, 28.7%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.7% Asian, 2.3% White, 57.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	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	8%	4%

Differences between transfer operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Transfer operator example responsibilities.

Ensure timely response in changes make by management.
Report any facts concerning vehicles maintenance, to management.
Serve as safety steward between company, union, and OSHA conducting monthly safety tours at plants.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Take field readings to ensure the DCS and field gauges are accurate.

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.

Transfer operator vs operator skills

Common transfer operator skills

Rig, 18%
DOT, 18%
OSHA, 13%
Hand Tools, 12%
Safety Rules, 9%
PPE, 6%

Common operator skills

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