Compare Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators & Crane and Tower Operators District Of Columbia

Comparison Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping... Crane and Tower Operators
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $46,900
Crane and Tower Operators $106,600

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Very Low
Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Crane and Tower Operators
Crane and Tower Operators
Medium

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Crane and Tower Operators
Crane and Tower Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Crane and Tower Operators
Crane and Tower Operators

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

5 related certifications

Certification for Crane and Tower Operators
Crane and Tower Operators

40 related certifications

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