Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Forklift Operator - McLane Company - Lockbourne,OH

    Start a fulfilling career as a Forklift Operator! 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...

  • Forklift Operator - Bath and Body Works - Commercial Point,OH

    At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand - you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we...

  • Machine Operators - Adecco - Johnstown,OH

    Job Title: Machine Operator - Fabrication Location: Johnstown, OH Schedule:1st Shift 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM 2nd Shift 3:15 PM - 1:45 AM Pay Rate: $19.30 - $21.05/hour...

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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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