Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

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  • Loss Prevention Clerk - Costco - Columbus,OH

    California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist. The listing does not mean that any positions are...

  • Grocery Clerk - Kroger Family Of Companies - Upper Arlington,OH

    Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the d...

  • Janitorial Cleaner - ABM - Columbus,OH

    We are looking for a reliable and experienced Janitorial Cleaner to perform a variety of cleaning duties to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment across assigned facilities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the overall...

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What Roustabouts Do

Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.


Roustabout Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 43,500
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $38,920

Job Outlook for Roustabouts

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 12,900
  • Growth rate: 30 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Roustabout

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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