Utility locate technician vs generation technician

The differences between utility locate technicians and generation technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a utility locate technician and a generation technician. Additionally, a generation technician has an average salary of $40,580, which is higher than the $37,099 average annual salary of a utility locate technician.

The top three skills for a utility locate technician include DOT, necessary paperwork and OSHA. The most important skills for a generation technician are preventive maintenance, customer service, and safety standards.

Utility locate technician vs generation technician overview

	Utility Locate Technician	Generation Technician
Yearly salary	$37,099	$40,580
Hourly rate	$17.84	$19.51
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	92,676	154,565
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Associate Degree, 32%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	4	4

Utility locate technician vs generation technician salary

Utility locate technicians and generation technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Utility Locate Technician	Generation Technician
Average salary	$37,099	$40,580
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $48,000	Between $28,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	-	Los Angeles, CA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Westinghouse Appliances Australia
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between utility locate technician and generation technician education

There are a few differences between a utility locate technician and a generation technician in terms of educational background:

	Utility Locate Technician	Generation Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Associate Degree, 32%
Most common major	Business	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Utility locate technician vs generation technician demographics

Here are the differences between utility locate technicians' and generation technicians' demographics:

	Utility Locate Technician	Generation Technician
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 92.1% Female, 7.9%	Male, 88.7% Female, 11.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 4.6% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.0% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 4.5% White, 60.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between utility locate technician and generation technician duties and responsibilities

Utility locate technician example responsibilities.

Perform inspection reviews on final product and packaging to ensure quality standards are achieved according to GMP guidelines.
Install Tpo, Pvc, and duro last single ply products.
Instruct laborers in EPDM and PVC.
Located/Markete utility gas, electric, and cable lines to prevent damage during excavations.
Locate underground utilities including telecommunications, electric, power, cable TV, gas, water and sewer systems.
Install metal roofs, shingle roofs, and EPDM rubber roofs.

Generation technician example responsibilities.

Achieve multiple ASE certifications within first year of employment.
Refurbish, modify, and maintain living systems of recreational vehicles including plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
Climb up framework or ladders to position, fit or secure parts.
Maintain an accident-free safety record by ensuring all actions perform are in accordance with safety and OSHA standards.
Computerize electronic pneumatic devices relate to HVAC control.

Utility locate technician vs generation technician skills

Common utility locate technician skills

DOT, 18%
Necessary Paperwork, 9%
OSHA, 8%
Safety Equipment, 8%
TV, 7%
Utility Facilities, 6%

Common generation technician skills

Preventive Maintenance, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
Safety Standards, 6%
Work Ethic, 5%
Diesel Engines, 4%
OSHA, 4%

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