Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • Forklift Operator - McLane Company - Lockbourne,OH

    Description - External Start a fulfilling career as a Forklift Operator! We're a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130 years. We're...

  • Forklift Operator - Crown Staffing Solutions LLC - Columbus,OH

    Forklift Operator Location: Columbus, OH Pay: $17-19/HR Based on experience and department Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM (Overtime as needed), Saturdays on occasion (7:0AM - 12:00PM) Position Overview The Forklift...

  • 1st shift Forklift Operator (Wednesday - Saturday) - CJ Logistics America - West Jefferson,OH

    Forklift Operator As a Forklift Operator, you're the backbone of our warehouse operations. Safely maneuver forklifts to make sure products are perfectly loaded, unloaded, picked, and stored. Every day you'll make a tangible impact on the...

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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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