Tube cleaning operator vs pusher operator

The differences between tube cleaning operators and pusher operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tube cleaning operator has an average salary of $52,864, which is higher than the $37,153 average annual salary of a pusher operator.

The top three skills for a tube cleaning operator include PPE, bathroom fixtures and conference room tables. The most important skills for a pusher operator are RAN, JSA, and .

Tube cleaning operator vs pusher operator overview

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Pusher Operator
Yearly salary	$52,864	$37,153
Hourly rate	$25.42	$17.86
Growth rate	-5%	6%
Number of jobs	35,148	30,133
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs pusher operator salary

Tube cleaning operators and pusher operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Pusher Operator
Average salary	$52,864	$37,153
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $120,000	Between $27,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between tube cleaning operator and pusher operator education

There are a few differences between a tube cleaning operator and a pusher operator in terms of educational background:

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Pusher Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Business	Medical Technician
Most common college	-	-

Tube cleaning operator vs pusher operator demographics

Here are the differences between tube cleaning operators' and pusher operators' demographics:

	Tube Cleaning Operator	Pusher Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 75.3% Female, 24.7%	Male, 96.8% Female, 3.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 6.3% White, 55.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.3% Asian, 6.2% White, 57.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between tube cleaning operator and pusher operator duties and responsibilities

Tube cleaning operator example responsibilities.

Clean and sanitize RFS systems and CIP systems.
Operate the pre-cleaner equipment and make sure augers continue to be operational.
Measure parts with micrometers, calipers and snap gauges, digital computer gauges.
Empty almond trailers, drive forklift, drive a front loader, run the precleaning part of the plant.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Measure and mark reference points and cutting lines on work pieces, using trace templates, compasses, and rules.

Pusher operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Tube cleaning operator vs pusher operator skills

Common tube cleaning operator skills

PPE, 44%
Bathroom Fixtures, 30%
Conference Room Tables, 14%
RAN, 12%

Common pusher operator skills

RAN, 52%
JSA, 48%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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