Rotary Drill Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Rotary Drill Operator Jobs

Directional Drill Operator/Locator - MasTec - Columbus,OH
MasTec - - Responsibilities: Identify utilities for the Horizontal Directional Driller for installation of underground conduits and fiber optic cables; Operate a horizontal directional drill in collaboration with the Drilling Locator to...
Production Technician 2- Columbus - Calgon Carbon Corporation - Columbus,OH
Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers outstanding products that make the air we breathe and the water we use safe for generations to come.
Machine Operator 20-26/hr - Aerotek - Columbus,OH
Aerotek - - Responsibilities: Monitor and operate pre-form machines, labelers, and blow mold machines; Ensure the production process runs smoothly and efficiently; Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment; Collaborate with...

What Rotary drill operators Do

Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration. Excludes Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas.

Rotary drill operator Salaries

2020 employment: 15,200
May 2021 median annual wage: $56,380

Job Outlook for Rotary drill operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

Number of new jobs: 4,000
Growth rate: 26 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Rotary drill operator

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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