Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Drummer Pumper (1st shift) - Franklin International - Columbus,OH

    Industrial: Drummer PumperFranklin International Industrial Plant, Columbus, OhioResponsibilitiesMeet scheduled production of adhesives involving complex chemistries through operation of multiple automated processesCleaning of...

  • Fork Lift Operator - Keurig Dr Pepper - Columbus,OH

    Keurig Dr Pepper - - Responsibilities: Load and unload trucks; Lift, carry, and stack materials; Supply production line with empty containers and cartons; Spot trailers as directed; Rotate floor stock by moving oldest product first ...

  • Forklift Operators - Immediate Start - SMX Staffing - Columbus,OH

    With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.SMX has immediate openings for Forklift Operators. Forklift Operators must have at...

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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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