Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Delivery Driver - Sherwin Williams - Columbus,OH

    Sherwin Williams - 2604250 [Flex Driver] As a Delivery Driver at Sherwin Williams, you'll: Deliver products to customers from Sherwin-Williams paint stores; Ensure that deliveries are prepared to meet customer requirements in the most...

  • Operations Manager - 1st shift - Schnellecke Logistics USA - Columbus,OH

    Operations Manager 1st shift - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Columbus, OH Description This assignment includes, but is not limited to, managing the operations area in accordance with...

  • Team Member: Front/Opening Shift - Chick fil A - Columbus,OH

    Our high-performing team is looking for a Team Member to join our fast paced, high energy Front of House team during the opening shift (flexible hours Monday to Saturday between 5:00am-2:00pm). This role will be responsible for opening the restaurant...

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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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