Wash rack operator vs service porter

The differences between wash rack operators and service porters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a wash rack operator has an average salary of $33,941, which is higher than the $28,469 average annual salary of a service porter.

The top three skills for a wash rack operator include construction equipment, forks and . The most important skills for a service porter are customer vehicles, cleanliness, and work ethic.

Wash rack operator vs service porter overview

	Wash Rack Operator	Service Porter
Yearly salary	$33,941	$28,469
Hourly rate	$16.32	$13.69
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	38,770	10,027
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Wash rack operator vs service porter salary

Wash rack operators and service porters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wash Rack Operator	Service Porter
Average salary	$33,941	$28,469
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $40,000	Between $22,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	Kirkland, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Clean Harbors
Best paying industry	-	Real Estate

Differences between wash rack operator and service porter education

There are a few differences between a wash rack operator and a service porter in terms of educational background:

	Wash Rack Operator	Service Porter
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Wash rack operator vs service porter demographics

Here are the differences between wash rack operators' and service porters' demographics:

	Wash Rack Operator	Service Porter
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 90.5% Female, 9.5%	Male, 88.9% Female, 11.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 27.7% Asian, 4.9% White, 50.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 21.0% Asian, 4.9% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between wash rack operator and service porter duties and responsibilities

Wash rack operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Use O2 meter to test levels inside clean hopper cars post loading.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
Certify in forklift, scissor lift, boom lift.Skills UsedAttention to detail, mechanic skills, supervisory advisement, computer skills.
Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.

Service porter example responsibilities.

Manage stock of the vehicles; document vehicle locations and individual VIN numbers.
Ensure customer satisfaction through efficient maintenance of service areas and improve cleanliness.
Wash and detail RV's as well as transport to sublet repair shops.
Maintain the proper inventory records of all vehicles and ensure that they match the correct RV.
Maintain cleanliness around service department and showroom.
Prepare cleaning solutions as necessary and follow safety procedures as prescribed by OSHA.

Wash rack operator vs service porter skills

Common wash rack operator skills

Construction Equipment, 98%
Forks, 2%

Common service porter skills

Customer Vehicles, 19%
Cleanliness, 12%
Work Ethic, 12%
Service Drive, 10%
Customer Service, 6%
General Cleanup, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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