Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Drain Technician - Buckeye - BUCKEYE HEATING & COOLING - Columbus,OH

    Overview: Come join Buckeye Heating and Plumbing - one of the largest HVAC and plumbing companies in the entire Midwest. How did we get here in such a short period of time? We keep on growing because we only hire the best (that's YOU) and our...

  • Traffic Control Flagger - AWP Safety - Columbus,OH

    Company Description Unlock Your Career Potential in Traffic Safety with AWP Safety – America's Leading Traffic Management Company! Job Description As a Protector, you work with a team at...

  • SERVICE TECHNICIAN - Atlas Machine and Supply - Hilliard,OH

    Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc. is seeking a Service Technician for our Columbus, Ohio location. This role involves providing a diverse set of support skills, including the inspection, testing, adjustment, and repair of...

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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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