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 the installation of underground conduits and fiber optic cables; Operate a horizontal directional drill in collaboration with the Drilling Locator to...
Forklift Operator - All shifts - KDC/ONE - New Albany,OH
Forklift Operator The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) to pick, stage, load and stock materials, components, and finish goods in and out of the warehouse in accordance with all safety and...
Warehouse Worker-Lift Truck Operator -2nd Shift - Penske Logistics - Lockbourne,OH
Penske - 6241 Shook Road - Responsibilities: Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable); Accurately match numbers & letters; Loads and unloads trailers; Maintains a clean and safe work...

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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