Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • 3rd Shift Assistant Machine Operator - Pelton Shepherd Industries - Columbus,OH

    Pelton Shepherd Industries is hiring an Assistant Machine Operator to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. This role is ideal for dependable team players with manufacturing experience who want to build technical skills in...

  • Forklift Operator - Staffmark - Lockbourne,OH

    Now hiring Forklift Operator Lockbourne, OH Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour Shift: 7:30 am-4:30 pm or 8 am-5 pm | Mon-Fri Move It, Stack It, Own It If you like the hum of the reach truck and the satisfaction of a perfect stack, this jobs

  • Forklift Operator (Hiring Event Tuesday Feb. 17th) - ODW Logistics - Lockbourne,OH

    Forklift Hiring Event for Reach Truck on Tuesday Feb 17th at 1533 Rohr Rd in Lockbourne, 43137. Apply in person from 9am to 1pm. ODW Logistics is a people-focused and customer-driven third-party logistics (3PL) provider...

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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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