Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Machine Operator - Temp to Hire, Weekly Pay - Adecco - Johnstown,OH

    Machine Operator Jobs | $21.05/hr | No Interview | 2nd Shift | Adecco Hiring ASAP Pay Rate: $21.05 per hour Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday–Friday, 2:45 PM – 1:15 AM) Job...

  • Assembler - Hiring Now - LSI Industries - Columbus,OH

    Build your Career with an Industry Leader Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. The...

  • Stamp Operator - McLane Company - Lockbourne,OH

    Start a fulfilling career as a Stamp 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...

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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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