Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

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  • Field Operator - Exodigo - Columbus,OH

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  • Forklift Operator - PECO Pallet - Columbus,OH

    Forklift Operator Forklift operators will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, delivering pallets to work stations and moving pallets around warehouse. Accurate counts and records must be kept of load, unloads, and pallets...

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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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