Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Production Operator- Nights - Niagara Bottling - Columbus,OH

    Niagara Bottling Inc - - Responsibilities: Responsible for daily operations of the production line ensuring safety, quality, and throughput; Accurately completes quality and production reports hourly; Performs physical and visual inspection of...

  • Delivery Drivers Home Daily - Ace Hardware - West Jefferson,OH

    CDL A Driver West Jefferson, Ohio - Distribution Compensation Details: Drivers earn on average $103,000.00 a year! Drivers also have the potential to earn up to an additional $2000 per year for safety...

  • Equipment Operator - Midway Staffing - Grove City,OH

    Midway Staffing - - Responsibilities: Operate a double blade electric pallet jack (ride-on) safely and efficiently; Perform order picking using RF scanners and voice-directed systems; Load and stage products accurately for shipment; Maintain...

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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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