Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Pallet Sorter - Night Shift - Rehrig Pacific Company - Grove City,OH

    Rehrig Pacific Company - - Responsibilities: Sort pallets by manufacturer, quality, and grade through visual inspection; Identify and assess repair needs using established criteria; Meet production goals while maintaining high standards of...

  • Package Sorter - Immediate Hire - AD | MatchMeJobs - Columbus,OH

    New Warehouse Positions Open. No Experience Required. Hiring Now. Apply Today!

  • Day Shift Warehouse Worker - IMMEDIATE HIRING!!!! - Aerotek - Lockbourne,OH

    Aerotek - - Responsibilities: Accurately assemble product kits based on order specifications.; Verify product counts and inspect items for quality and completeness.; Label, package, and prepare kits for outbound shipping.; Maintain a clean and...

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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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