Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • 1st Shift Warehouse Order Filler- Full Time - Kimball Midwest - Columbus,OH

    Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair and operation products, is searching for a 1st shift Order Filler in our Distribution Center for our Columbus, OH location.As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we...

  • Forklift Operator - The Aaron's Company - Columbus,OH

    **Forklift Operator****The salary range for this role is $21.00 to $23.00 hourly.*****Overview:**Join our dynamic team as a **Forklift Operator** , where you'll play a fundamental role in ensuring efficient and safe warehouse operations. You'll...

  • Materials Handler | Materials, Full Time - Memorial Hospital - Marysville,OH

    We are looking for a Materials Handler to join our collaborative team at Memorial Health!What You'll Do:* Monitor supply par levels in consuming departments' supply areas; download data from hand-held computer to personal computer; deliver picked...

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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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