Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

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    CEVA Logistics is seeking Local Box Truck Owner in Groveport, OH. CEVA is looking for an Owner Operator/Independent Contractors that has a box truck and a helper interested in...

  • Forklift Operator Needed in the Great State of Ohio - Contract Lumber - Columbus,OH

    Location: Columbus, Ohio Salary Range: $18-$20 (based on...

  • Distribution Quality Manager - Watts - Groveport,OH

    We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water 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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