Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • General Laborer - Greif Packaging - Columbus,OH

    Greif Packaging - - Responsibilities: Routinely clean and lubricate equipment, maintain a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, ready or put away tools as assigned; Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply...

  • Automotive Tool Sales/Route Manager - Full Training - Mac Tools - Columbus,OH

    Invest in Your Success with Mac Tools Are you ready to be your own boss and build a thriving business? Mac Tools offers a unique opportunity to own and operate a successful franchise. With a strong credit profile and the...

  • Skilled Laborer/Groundman - MasTec - Columbus,OH

    MasTec - - Responsibilities: Dig trenches, unload materials, and prepare work sites using hand tools; Transport heavy equipment to and from the workplace; Construct and maintain aerial and underground cable systems; Troubleshoot problems in...

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What Roustabouts Do

Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.


Roustabout Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 43,500
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $38,920

Job Outlook for Roustabouts

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 12,900
  • Growth rate: 30 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Roustabout

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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