Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • Production Operator Hiring Event April 22nd! - Adecco - Jeffersonville,OH

    Adecco Hiring Event - Jeffersonville, OH Potential for Same-Day Offers! Presented by Adecco | Jeffersonville, OH Event Details: Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026...

  • Field Operator - Exodigo - Columbus,OH

    Field OperatorOperations • Columbus • Associate • Full‑timeExodigo is the leading underground mapping solution for non‑intrusive discovery. Our platforms combine multi‑sensor fusion, 3‑D imaging, and AI technologies to create...

  • Cargo Handler/Forklift Operator - Full Time- Multiple Schedules Available - Forward Air, Inc. - Columbus,OH

    Forward Air - 6800 Port Road - Responsibilities: Load and unload freight from 53 ft trailers safely and efficiently; Operate scanners to track and maneuver freight through distribution network; Label boxes and prepare freight for shipment;...

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What Derrick operators Do

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.


Derrick operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 9,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $47,230

Job Outlook for Derrick operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,700
  • Growth rate: 30 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Derrick operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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