Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Concrete Pump Operator - IRONMAN CONCRETE PUMPING LLC - Southern California, CA

    Drive to and from job sites, run and operate concrete pump .

  • Pump Rig Operator - Hydro Resources Holding - Garden City, KS

    Pump Rig Operator Summary Responsible for troubleshooting, installing and maintaining line shaft and submersible turbine pumps , as well as, well rehabilitation in agricultural, industrial, municipal ...

  • Grind and Deburr Operator - Cornell Pump - Clackamas, OR

    Cornell Pump Company is looking for a Grind and Deburr Operator to set up and perform manual ... grinding, balancing, and deburring on various metals, castings forgings, and fabrication at our ...

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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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