Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

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  • Now Hiring Assemblers $23+/hr – Job Fair June 8th-12th Marysville OH! - Adecco - Marysville,OH

    Adecco Hiring Event - Marysville, OHPresented by Adecco | Marysville, OH Event Details: Dates: Monday, June 8th – Friday, June 12th, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00...

  • Warehouse Selector - McLane Company - Columbus,OH

    Start a fulfilling career as a Warehouse Selector! 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 dedicated to...

  • Cable Installer ($20 PH starting) - Spectrum - Columbus,OH

    This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Earn $22.00/hour, with the potential to increase...

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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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