Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Controls Technician, Data Center Capacity Delivery, Amazon Data Services, Inc - Amazon Data Services - New Albany,OH

    As a member of the Global Controls Team, you will collaborate with highly motivated operators, engineers and technicians in the data center industry to maintain and optimize critical infrastructure systems. You will be responsible for troubleshooting...

  • Frito-Lay - Warehouser/Material Handler $18-$26/hr - Frito Lay - Columbus,OH

    Frito-Lay is seeking Warehouse Workers / Material Handlers to work in distribution centers loading, unloading, moving, and organizing snack products for delivery routes. Warehouse Workers are responsible for loading delivery trucks with product,...

  • Dispatcher - Forward Air, Inc. - Groveport,OH

    Position: Dispatcher Pay Rate: $24.50 per hour Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am to Finish Job Description: The Dispatcher is responsible for the...

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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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