Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Selector II - McLane Company - Lockbourne,OH

    Start a fulfilling career as a Warehouse Selector II! We're a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130+ years. We're dedicated to...

  • Press Brake Operator (1st shift) - Adecco - Columbus,OH

    PRESS BRAKE / FABRICATION – 1st SHIFT Pay: Starting at $22/hr (based on experience) Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Temp-to-Hire Opportunity –...

  • Forklift Operator - Distribution Center - New Albany, OH (DC8) - Bath&Body Works - New Albany,OH

    Description At Bath&Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on...

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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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