Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Concrete Pump Operator - IRONMAN CONCRETE PUMPING LLC - Southern California, CA

    Drive to and from job sites, run and operate concrete pump .

  • Marine Technician - MGR Workforce - Seattle, WA

    Ensure regular inspection and testing of engines, pumps , operating systems, and steering mechanism. * Replace parts, coatings, valves, and bolts as necessary. * Use and operate hand and power tools

  • CELLAR WORKERS - Temecula Valley Winery Management - Temecula, CA

    ... wine, punch-downs, pump -overs, packing wine boxes, cleaning and any other duties and ... operating hours) and often times during harvest we end the day closer to 5:00pm. • Plenty of ...

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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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