Rotary Drill Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Rotary Drill Operator Jobs

  • Sheet Metal Fabricator - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - JobID: JP-005817993 [Fabricator] As a Fabricator at Aerotek, you'll: Perform cutting/drilling/assembling; Use a chop saw, read tape, and measure; Use hand tools/drills, drill presses, etc; Lift 50 lbs...Hiring Immediately >> ...

  • Forklift Training Program - Crown Staffing Solutions LLC - Columbus,OH

    Forklift Training Program Interested in learning how to operate a forklift? No previous experience needed! Join our Forklift Training Program at our Columbus, OH facility. You'll receive hands-on training to become...

  • Seasonal Equipment Operator - Victoria's Secret - Columbus,OH

    Victoria's Secret - JobID: 22840142 [Heavy Equipment Operator / Loader Operator] As an Equipment Operator at Victoria's Secret, you'll: Lift and stack merchandise onto/off conveyor lines, semi-trailers, pallets, or other storage containers and...

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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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