Rotary Drill Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Rotary Drill Operator Jobs

Installation Technician - At&t - Columbus,OH
Job Description: This is your chance to make your mark. Introducing our customers to the world's most robust network all while delivering best-in-class service. You're the key to elevating the customer...
Cable Installer ($20 PH starting) - Spectrum - Columbus,OH
Are you a team player with great customer service and professionalism? Would you enjoy using your technical acumen to work in the field? If so, you might be a great fit for our Field...
Operations Supervisor - Badger Daylighting - Columbus,OH
The Operations Supervisor is an integral part of the operations team. They oversee many aspects of the day-to-day operations including but not limited to ensuring the operators follow proper safety protocol, onboarding and training new...

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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