Heavy Equipment Operator vs Roofer
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Heavy Equipment Operator
$56,200 typical, a year
Most Heavy Equipment Operators earn $49,900 to $63,400 a year.
From 617 postings that list pay
3,407 open jobs now
Heavy Equipment Operator salaries Heavy Equipment Operator jobs
Roofer
$55,100 typical, a year
Most Roofers earn $55,100 to $55,100 a year.
From 261 postings that list pay
290 open jobs now
Typical pay is about the same for Heavy Equipment Operators and Roofers.
What each one does
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Operate heavy equipment to perform daily work tasks.
- Perform daily inspections on equipment to ensure safety.
- Clean and wash equipment to maintain proper condition.
- Perform light maintenance on equipment to ensure performance.
- Report equipment issues or deficiencies to a supervisor.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures on the job.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Roofer
- Install, repair, and replace roofing systems on buildings.
- Inspect roofs to identify damage, leaks, or deterioration.
- Maintain clean and organized job sites throughout projects.
- Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment.
- Work at heights and climb ladders to access roofs.
- Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Heavy Equipment Operator
More common in Heavy Equipment Operator postings
- Heavy Equipment 5 in 10 postings
- Excavators 3 in 10 postings
- Bulldozers 3 in 10 postings
- Front-End Loader Operation 2 in 10 postings
- Heavy Construction Equipment Operation 2 in 10 postings
- Heavy Equipment Repair 1 in 10 postings
- Equipment Inspection 1 in 10 postings
Roofer
More common in Roofer postings
- Roofing Almost all postings
- OSHA Regulations 7 in 10 postings
- Ladder Operation 7 in 10 postings
- Shingle Installation 5 in 10 postings
- Commercial Cleaning 2 in 10 postings
- OSHA Rigging Requirements 1 in 15 postings
- Elastomeric Roofing 1 in 15 postings
- Single-Ply Roof Membrane Installation 1 in 15 postings
- Fall Protection 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
- CDL 2 in 10 postings
Roofer
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Heavy Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator-Heavy
Wanzek Construction$28 - $31.5/hr Employer statedMarquez, TexasExcavationHeavy EquipmentFront-End Loader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator ll Benefits Day 1, Stable Hours, 401K
Waste managementPay not stated Washtucna, WA, United States OnsiteDriver's LicenseExcavatorsPreventive MaintenanceHeavy EquipmentHeavy Equipment Operator
Waste managementPay not stated Ridgeland, SC, United States OnsiteHeavy EquipmentPreventive MaintenanceEquipment Maintenance
Roofer
Service Roofer
CentiMark CorporationPay not stated South Plainfield, NJDriver's LicenseRoofingPolyurethanesSingle-Ply Roof Membrane Installation
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