Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)
Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs
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Flagger II
- RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc.
- Columbus,OH
Title: Flagger 2 Classification: Non-Exempt About the Organization RoadSafe Traffic Systems is the largest national provider of traffic safety products and services in the United States. RoadSafe...
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Forklift Operator
- NFI Industries
- Columbus,OH
Overview The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the...
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Assembly Operator (1st Shift starting at $18.75/hour)
- Smith (A.O.) Corporation
- Groveport,OH
Company Overview A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial...
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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