Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • HOT SHOT DRIVERS WANTED $4K/WEEK - R and J Hotshots - Columbus,OH

    We are looking for drivers specifically for a dually with a 40 foot hotshot trailer. Drivers will have two and a half weeks on the road and four days off. There will be instances where drivers may have to tarp, change and/or bind. They will...

  • Dozer Operator $1,500 Sign-On Bonus - Layton Construction - Columbus,OH

    Summary Of Dozer Operator At Layton ServicesAccountable for operating a variety of heavy equipment but primarily bulldozers, for different tasks such as grading, land clearing, bulk dirt moving, and assisting in site development projects. Ensuring...

  • LOADING DOCK OPERATOR - Kent Nutrition Group - Columbus,OH

    Looking to join a six-time US Best Managed Company award winner? Kent Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team in the Warehouse as a Loading Dock Operator in Columbus, NE! This a...

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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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