Rotary Drill Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Rotary Drill Operator Jobs

  • Refinery Material Handler - GFL Environmental - Columbus,OH

    The primary function of the refinery material handler will be to perform the sampling, monitor and load/unload incoming trucks and railcars, monitor tank levels, and perform transfers of material within the tank farm, daily. This position reports to...

  • Drill Tech - Layne - Granite Construction Incorporated - Columbus,OH

    The Drill Tech assists as general labor on well drilling operations and performs routine mechanical tasks at well construction sites. Essential Job Accountabilities. This job is a traveling position, and will require ability to be away from home for...

  • Packaging Operator - Mars, Incorporated - Columbus,OH

    Mars Petcare- Packaging Operator - Columbus, Ohio. Shift: 3rd Shift (7 pm- 7:30 am) 2.2.3 schedule. Hourly Rate: $26.87/hour Shift Premium: $1.50/hour. There are two (2) openings. Description of the Role:The Packaging Operator is a multi-skilled...

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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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