Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

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  • Distribution Center Warehouse Associate - Famous Supply - Columbus,OH

    Join Our Team at Famous Supply If you want to work with a purpose-driven organization that has a family culture, keep reading! Famous is a place for positive, growth-oriented, high-performers, not someone who's just interested in another...

  • Forklift Operator - Pridestaff - Columbus,OH

    Forklift Operator PrideStaff is looking for first and second shift forklift operators. This is an exciting temporary-to-hire opportunity at a very stable company. The shift times are 6:00 a.m. to finish and 10:00am to finish.

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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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