Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (N-3) - Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. - Westville, NJ

    Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (N-3) DEPARTMENT : Technical Services LOCATION : West Deptford ... Operates valves and gates; starts and stops pumps , motors, and equipment as necessary to control ...

  • Loader Operator - Sinacola - Dallas, TX

    Job Title: 950 Loader Operator Job Summary: The 950 Loader Operator operates or tends machinery ... conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps , compressors, and pneumatic tools. Duties and ...

  • Fuel Systems Operator - Chief Petroleum - Colorado Springs, CO

    This position involves fueling vehicles, heavy equipment, and bulk fuel tanks by operating fuel pumps , PTOs, and 80-120 ft fuel hoses on electric reels and other necessary equipment. The role demands ...

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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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