Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer - Columbus, Ohio - R J Corman Railroad Group - London,OH

    Opportunity to travel extensively and work outside Operate heavy or specialized equipment (i.e. Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck, etc.) Guaranteed 40 hours per week with high potential for overtime Company...

  • Forklift Operator - Welch Packaging Group - Columbus,OH

    Forklift Operator Hourly - Full Time 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 2:30PM-1:00AM Summary: Operate clamp truck and forklift equipment to company standards. Receive stock and other raw materials by company...

  • Warehouse Selector - Columbus - McLane Company - Columbus,OH

    Start a fulfilling career as a Warehouse Selector! We're a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130+ years. We're dedicated to...

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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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