Transfer operator vs pump oiler

The differences between transfer operators and pump oilers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a transfer operator and a pump oiler. Additionally, a pump oiler has an average salary of $49,290, 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 a pump oiler are production equipment, routine maintenance, and .

Transfer operator vs pump oiler overview

	Transfer Operator	Pump Oiler
Yearly salary	$37,335	$49,290
Hourly rate	$17.95	$23.70
Growth rate	7%	14%
Number of jobs	29,813	287
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	2	2

Transfer operator vs pump oiler salary

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

	Transfer Operator	Pump Oiler
Average salary	$37,335	$49,290
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $53,000	Between $25,000 And $94,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between transfer operator and pump oiler education

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

	Transfer Operator	Pump Oiler
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Transfer operator vs pump oiler demographics

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

	Transfer Operator	Pump Oiler
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 71.3% Female, 28.7%	Male, 94.1% Female, 5.9%
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, 10.9% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 2.3% White, 57.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between transfer operator and pump oiler 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.

Pump oiler example responsibilities.

Set up concrete pump, operate boom, manage all aspects of vehicle safety and pump operations including concrete quality assurance.
Participate in safety drills including basic firefighting drills and lifeboat drills.
Handle preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.

Transfer operator vs pump oiler skills

Common transfer operator skills

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

Common pump oiler skills

Production Equipment, 57%
Routine Maintenance, 43%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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