Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • Warehouse Worker - Compliance (Weekend Shift) - Cardinal Health - Groveport,OH

    Pay rate: $22.10 per hour (includes shift differential)Bonus eligible: NoBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.* Medical, dental and vision coverage* Paid time off plan* Health...

  • Plant Operations/Warehouse Associate - Columbus Staffing - Columbus,OH

    Warehouse Associate Stericycle is now part of WM!!! Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and...

  • Filling Operator I 1st Shift - American Regent - Hilliard,OH

    Nature and Scope This entry level position is a member of the Manufacturing Team. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for activities associated with the manufacture of safe, effective and sterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with company...

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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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