Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Equipment Operator - $23.50/hr, Mon-Thurs Schedule - Abercrombie and Fitch - New Albany,OH

    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Distribution Center Hiring Event! Date: Thursday, October 29th, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Location: 7775 Smith's Mill Road, New Albany, OH 43054 Walk-ins welcome! Skip the line by applying and...

  • $1500 Sign On Bonus for Tractor O/Os - Try Hours - Columbus,OH

    Make $2200-$2800 per week driving solo for try hours regional tractor fleet. Owner operators will receive a $1500 sign on bonus. The region will cover MI, WI, IL, IN, OH, KY, W-PA and N-TN. Drivers will be home a couple nights per week and most...

  • Forklift Driver - Costco Wholesale - Columbus,OH

    Operates an electric stand-up forklift to move pallets of merchandise and equipment throughout the warehouse. Hand-stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product. For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We offer a...

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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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