Vehicle operator vs assembly line driver

The differences between vehicle operators and assembly line drivers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an assembly line driver has an average salary of $51,577, which is higher than the $51,505 average annual salary of a vehicle operator.

The top three skills for a vehicle operator include CDL, tractor trailer and safety regulations. The most important skills for an assembly line driver are line assembly, office furniture, and load trucks.

Vehicle operator vs assembly line driver overview

	Vehicle Operator	Assembly Line Driver
Yearly salary	$51,505	$51,577
Hourly rate	$24.76	$24.80
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	27,441	55,180
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 61%
Average age	54	54
Years of experience	-	-

Vehicle operator vs assembly line driver salary

Vehicle operators and assembly line drivers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Vehicle Operator	Assembly Line Driver
Average salary	$51,505	$51,577
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $108,000	Between $24,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	Mountain View, CA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Tesla	-
Best paying industry	Government	-

Differences between vehicle operator and assembly line driver education

There are a few differences between a vehicle operator and an assembly line driver in terms of educational background:

	Vehicle Operator	Assembly Line Driver
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 61%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Vehicle operator vs assembly line driver demographics

Here are the differences between vehicle operators' and assembly line drivers' demographics:

	Vehicle Operator	Assembly Line Driver
Average age	54	54
Gender ratio	Male, 83.1% Female, 16.9%	Male, 84.9% Female, 15.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 15.3% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 4.8% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	Black or African American, 15.3% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 4.8% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between vehicle operator and assembly line driver duties and responsibilities

Vehicle operator example responsibilities.

Obtain military CDL license and OSHA forklift license.
Comply with the highest standards of safety, and HAZMAT handling procedures.
Provide shuttle service to wound service members, their family and DOD civilians.
Obtain CDL licenses [] and become operator and responsible for the safe transportation of all vehicles.
Utilize a GPS navigation system, street maps, and self-knowledge of areas to maneuver through routes efficiently.
Secure cargo against damage and inclement weathers, and operate vehicle component material handling equipment (MHE).

Assembly line driver example responsibilities.

Pick up and deliver lawn mowers.
Deliver parts and pickup parts as requested.
Deliver parts to Chrysler plants in the MetroDetroitarea.
Load truck, using dollies and hand truck.
Maintain, inspect, and use all tools need for maintenance and fabrication of street sweepers.
Operate motor transport tactical wheel vehicles and equipment, transporting passengers and cargo in support of combat and garrison operations.

Vehicle operator vs assembly line driver skills

Common vehicle operator skills

CDL, 25%
Tractor Trailer, 13%
Safety Regulations, 12%
Cleanliness, 6%
Routine Maintenance, 4%
Forklifts, 3%

Common assembly line driver skills

Line Assembly, 35%
Office Furniture, 28%
Load Trucks, 22%
Pickup, 8%
DOT, 3%
Fitness Equipment, 2%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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