Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Skilled Laborer/Groundman - MasTec - Columbus,OH

    MasTec - - Responsibilities: Dig trenches, unload materials, and prepare work sites using hand tools; Transport heavy equipment to and from the workplace; Construct and maintain aerial and underground cable systems; Troubleshoot problems in...

  • Forklift Driver/General Laborer - SPARTAN LOGISTICS - Columbus,OH

    Forklift Operator Safely operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts (or other material-handling equipment). Load, unload, and transport materials throughout the warehouse. Move pallets, product, and inventory to designated areas. Inspect...

  • General labor - 704530 - Mancan - Columbus,OH

    Mancan - JobID: 704530 [General Laborer] As a General Laborer at Mancan, you'll: Operate machinery and equipment efficiently; Assemble products and components accurately; Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area; Load and unload...

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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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