Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Brewery Production Operator - BUDWEISER - Columbus,OH

    Budweiser - Up to $39.91/hour - - Responsibilities: Maintain plant safety standards; Performing process quality control checks; Use of Six Sigma lean manufacturing processes; Loading supplies into machinery; Recording process data ...

  • warehouse - Amazon - Columbus,OH

    Amazon warehouse hiring in your area. If you are looking for outstanding pay, flexible part-time, full-time and seasonal schedules, plus benefits for you and your family, the Amazon Logistics Team has you covered! Qualifications, High School or...

  • Power Equipment Operator - Walmart - Grove City,OH

    Walmart Distribution Centers - [Heavy Equipment Operator / Loader Operator] As a Power Equipment Operator at Walmart, you'll: Operate power equipment to move product through the Distribution network to the Stores to service the Customers;...

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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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