You Don't Get Paid For What You Do

I've been looking for a job for a few months now, though not aggressively. It is really interesting seeing what types of pay are associated with different work requirements. This is an interesting one:

Working Conditions
Duties require the ability to work in extreme outdoor
weather conditions. An employee must be available for considerable overtime
during heavy snowfall or other emergencies. All employees may be required to
report to work outside of their work schedule and must be reachable by phone.
Dangers are present when work is performed near heavy equipment, hazardous
materials, and roadside litter. May be exposed to blood or airborne
pathogens. An incumbent must be able to use tools and lift materials
commonly used in routine maintenance work. Participation in a random drug and
alcohol-testing program is required before driving vehicles or operating
equipment. Overtime work is required, particularly during the winter months, and
is considered a condition of employment. https://erecruit.per.state.vt.us/

And now compare it to this one:

Working Conditions
Incumbents must be able to work quickly and accurately
under pressure before the public eye and from telephone inquiries.
Employees must be able to deal with confused, frustrated, and highly upset
customers and handle large sums of money. Normal office conditions
prevail
with occasional trips outdoors to verify vehicle identification
numbers, as well
as trips to other branches to assist when personnel
shortages occur.
Private means of transportation may be
required. Some overtime work may be
required. https://erecruit.per.state.vt.us/

Do you see any discrepancies? One says you are staring in the face of danger constantly, in severe weather, while the other says you make occasional trips outside to check VIN's. Which would seem like it would pay more? I would think the action/adventure movie one would be more than the office comedy one, but I'd be wrong. The first job has a pay rate of $9.86/hr. The second one is $13.46/hr. That just seems kind of ridiculous. Why would I want to go for the heavy lifting job when I could get payed 25% more to sit in a climate controlled office? I don't know if it is 25% more, I just guessed. (I'm not saying I'm opposed to getting $13.46/hr to sit in an office, I'll take that any day)