Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • Warehouse Driver - Build-a-Bear - Groveport,OH

    Following direction from the Warehouse Leadership, a Web Bear Builder 1 may be responsible for the following roles: palletizing cartons, using a radio frequency scanner to ship cartons to stores, and assembling orders which may include picking,...

  • Forklift Operator - 1st Shift, 9:30am-6:00pm - Abbott Laboratories - Columbus,OH

    Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. Youll also have access to: Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled...

  • Driver Route NonCDL-Med - Waste Management - Gahanna,OH

    Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on designated routes. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operates vehicle in accordance with Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT)...

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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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