Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • Warehouse Overnight - Warehouse Jobs - Worthington,OH

    About the Role As a Warehouse Overnight Team Member, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our warehouse operations run smoothly and efficiently. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks from receiving and storing...

  • Snow Equipment Operator (Monroe/Cincinnati) - Brightview - Columbus,OH

    **Description** **The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.** **_THE PAY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $28-$32 PER HOUR. YOUR PAY RATE WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON PREVIOUS APPLICABLE WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU...

  • Production Operator - Niagara Bottling, LLC - Gahanna,OH

    Responsible for overall maintaining of a production line, including starting and stopping of all equipment (palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, injection, etc.) as applicable. Ability to perform minor adjustments to production...

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What Derrick operators Do

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.


Derrick operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 9,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $47,230

Job Outlook for Derrick operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,700
  • Growth rate: 30 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Derrick operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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