Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

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    Job Description Title: HDD Directional Drill Operator/ Crew Leader Utility Locator Immediate Supervisor: Project Manager, Operations Manager, Owner Position: Exempt Non-Exempt Overtime...

  • Utility Plant Operator II - ENGIE - Columbus,OH

    Job Description Utility Plant Operator II Posting Start Date: 12/4/25 Requisition ID: 57127 Apply now Informations générales COLUMBUS, United States, 43210 ENGIE North America Inc. Junior (experience < 3...

  • Project Manager - Water Treatment/Pumping - Jacobs - Columbus,OH

    As global supply and demand for water intensifies, solving the world's most complex water challenges demands different thinking - and that's where we come in. We're seeking a Water Treatment/Pumping Project Manager to join our mid-Atlantic and...

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What Pump operators Do

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.


Pump operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 11,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $49,580

Job Outlook for Pump operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 1,400
  • Growth rate: 13 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Pump operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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