Water pump operator vs auxiliary operator

The differences between water pump operators and auxiliary operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a water pump operator and an auxiliary operator. Additionally, an auxiliary operator has an average salary of $60,040, which is higher than the $58,750 average annual salary of a water pump operator.

The top three skills for a water pump operator include water truck, water lines and . The most important skills for an auxiliary operator are control room, water chemistry, and emergency situations.

Water pump operator vs auxiliary operator overview

	Water Pump Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Yearly salary	$58,750	$60,040
Hourly rate	$28.25	$28.87
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	31,883	32,777
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 67%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	12	12

Water pump operator vs auxiliary operator salary

Water pump operators and auxiliary operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Water Pump Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Average salary	$58,750	$60,040
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $110,000	Between $43,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between water pump operator and auxiliary operator education

There are a few differences between a water pump operator and an auxiliary operator in terms of educational background:

	Water Pump Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 67%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	Duke University	Duke University

Water pump operator vs auxiliary operator demographics

Here are the differences between water pump operators' and auxiliary operators' demographics:

	Water Pump Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 96.8% Female, 3.2%	Male, 91.4% Female, 8.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between water pump operator and auxiliary operator duties and responsibilities

Water pump operator example responsibilities.

Manage and oversee all aspects of waste water operation including liaison work with the DNR EPA and city officials.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Perform controlled demolition and removal of affect home or businesses structure as per strict insurance guidelines.

Auxiliary operator example responsibilities.

Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
Follow NAES procedures on LOTO while doing so in a safely and timely manner.
Complete on site fire school training and responsible for proper operation of plant firefighting equipment.
Supervised/Operate PLC control incinerators and demilitarization machines.
Insure that lock-out and tag-out procedures are perform safely and in compliance with APS guidelines.
Complete training as a fire brigade team member at Delgado fire school.

Water pump operator vs auxiliary operator skills

Common water pump operator skills

Water Truck, 53%
Water Lines, 47%

Common auxiliary operator skills

Control Room, 17%
Water Chemistry, 11%
Emergency Situations, 11%
Plant Operations, 10%
Plant Equipment, 7%
Auxiliary Equipment, 6%

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