Winch operator vs dry transfer worker

The differences between winch operators and dry transfer workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a winch operator and a dry transfer worker. Additionally, a winch operator has an average salary of $37,131, which is higher than the $30,338 average annual salary of a dry transfer worker.

Winch operator vs dry transfer worker overview

	Winch Operator	Dry Transfer Worker
Yearly salary	$37,131	$30,338
Hourly rate	$17.85	$14.59
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	29,595	19,796
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	Associate Degree, 40%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	2	2

Winch operator vs dry transfer worker salary

Winch operators and dry transfer workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Winch Operator	Dry Transfer Worker
Average salary	$37,131	$30,338
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $53,000	Between $20,000 And $45,000
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Differences between winch operator and dry transfer worker education

There are a few differences between a winch operator and a dry transfer worker in terms of educational background:

	Winch Operator	Dry Transfer Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 69%	Associate Degree, 40%
Most common major	Photography	Accounting
Most common college	-	-

Winch operator vs dry transfer worker demographics

Here are the differences between winch operators' and dry transfer workers' demographics:

	Winch Operator	Dry Transfer Worker
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 96.9% Female, 3.1%	Male, 85.0% Female, 15.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.8% White, 73.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 0.8% White, 73.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between winch operator and dry transfer worker duties and responsibilities

Winch operator example responsibilities.

Operate winch truck on rig moves hauling drilling rigs from location to location.
Conduct daily field frac tank inspections within yard and at well sites.
Operate, tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operate cable equipment.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Observe safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Ensure that safety and environmental awareness are maintained at the highest possible standard.

Dry transfer worker example responsibilities.

Clean and sanitize tanks and process equipment for harvest preparation.
Shift lead in the white support team assign by winemaker Bruce weeks.

Winch operator vs dry transfer worker skills

Common winch operator skills

Rig, 63%
Well Control, 25%
Winch Truck, 12%

Common dry transfer worker skills

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Winch Operator vs Dry Transfer Worker

Updated January 8, 2025

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