Wash rack operator vs truck washer

The differences between wash rack operators and truck washers 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 $33,468 average annual salary of a truck washer.

The top three skills for a wash rack operator include construction equipment, forks and . The most important skills for a truck washer are minor maintenance, DOT, and light maintenance.

Wash rack operator vs truck washer overview

	Wash Rack Operator	Truck Washer
Yearly salary	$33,941	$33,468
Hourly rate	$16.32	$16.09
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	38,770	68,874
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 62%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

Wash rack operator vs truck washer salary

Wash rack operators and truck washers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wash Rack Operator	Truck Washer
Average salary	$33,941	$33,468
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $40,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Cargill
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between wash rack operator and truck washer education

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

	Wash Rack Operator	Truck Washer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 62%
Most common major	Business	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Wash rack operator vs truck washer demographics

Here are the differences between wash rack operators' and truck washers' demographics:

	Wash Rack Operator	Truck Washer
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 90.5% Female, 9.5%	Male, 92.7% Female, 7.3%
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, 11.7% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 4.5% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between wash rack operator and truck washer 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.

Truck washer example responsibilities.

Wash with a coat of acid, pressure washing soap, brushing front facing surfaces, then a pressure rinse.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and floor adhering to sanitation regulations.
Clean windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, surface cleaner, sponges and squeegees.

Wash rack operator vs truck washer skills

Common wash rack operator skills

Construction Equipment, 98%
Forks, 2%

Common truck washer skills

Minor Maintenance, 68%
DOT, 12%
Light Maintenance, 3%
Tractor Trailer, 2%
Fleet Vehicles, 2%
General Maintenance, 2%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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