Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 pump operator Jobs

Vacuum Pump & Blower Mechanic - Northwest Industrial Repair - Kent, WA
The work requires rebuilding vacuum pumps and blowers based off reading repair manuals and able to interpret schematics, assembly breakdowns, and
Pump Operator/ Trainee - Cecil Whiteley Concrete Pumping - Bulverde, TX
Able to lift 50 lbs. Must be reliable & have a flexible schedule. Excellent benefits and quarterly
Pump Installer / Operator - Layne Christensen Company - Albany, GA
Responsible for pump repair, installation and troubleshooting • Job preparation including assembling parts, supplies and materials • Training

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

2014 employment: 13,100
May 2015 median annual wage: $42,420

Job Outlook for Pump operators

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: 1,100
Growth rate: 8 percent (As fast as 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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.