Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Operations Technician - Bp Energy - Grove City,OH

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  • Electrical Foreperson - Amentum - Columbus,OH

    Electrical Foreperson Amentum is seeking an Electrical Foreperson to join our operations & maintenance team in Columbus, Ohio. The Electrical Foreperson is responsible for the prioritization of work based on the needs of the...

  • Operations Supervisor - GFL Environmental - Columbus,OH

    Operations Supervisor As a key member of GFL's Columbus Refinery team, you will play a crucial role in providing leadership and oversight of the refinery process operations team. Reporting to the Refinery Manager, the Operations...

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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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