Rotary Drill Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Rotary Drill Operator Jobs

Production Operator - Paint & Coatings Manufacturing - AkzoNobel - Columbus,OH
About AkzoNobel Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and...
Underground Utility Laborer - CST Utilities - Columbus,OH
Underground Utility Laborer Company OverviewCST Utilities Companies provide underground construction services (including excavation, drilling, etc.) for sites and projects related to water, sewer, natural gas, electric distribution, and...
Metal Fab Tech needed in the Great State of Ohio - Contract Lumber - Columbus,OH
Location: Pataskala, Ohio. Pay Range: $18– 22/hr. (Based on experience) Monday – Friday, 1st Shift...

What Rotary drill operators Do

Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration. Excludes Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas.

Rotary drill operator Salaries

2020 employment: 15,200
May 2021 median annual wage: $56,380

Job Outlook for Rotary drill operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

Number of new jobs: 4,000
Growth rate: 26 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Rotary drill operator

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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