Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Checker/Loader IV - McLane Company - Lockbourne,OH

    Start a fulfilling career as a Warehouse Checker/Loader IV! 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...

  • Distribution Warehouse Operations Manager - PetSmart - Groveport,OH

    Distribution Warehouse Operations Manager ...

  • 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...

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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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