Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Forklift Operator - McLane Company - Lockbourne,OH

    Forklift Operator (JR106768) 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...

  • Material Handler/Equipment Operator - PROMAN Staffing USA - Reynoldsburg,OH

    Material Handler/Equipment Operator Proman Staffing is seeking Equipment Operators in the West Jefferson Area. If you are a safety-conscious individual who wants to showcase your industrial skills in an ideal work environment and have the...

  • Cherry Picker Operator - Staffmark - Groveport,OH

    Cherry Picker Operator Groveport, OH Now hiring Cherry Picker Operator Groveport, OH Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM 11:00 PM | Monday Friday + OT on Saturdays Run It Like You Own It If you're a Cherry Picker Operator...

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What Pump operators Do

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.


Pump operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 11,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $49,580

Job Outlook for Pump operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 1,400
  • Growth rate: 13 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Pump operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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