Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • Data Entry Assistant (Remote) - Recruit Monitor - Columbus,OH

    About the job Data Entry Assistant (Remote) Please note that this is a casual position as defined by the collective bargaining agreement. Casual employees currently work 40 hours per week, but there is no guarantee of hours. A casual...

  • Data Entry Associate (Work From Home) - RemoteOnline - Columbus,OH

    About the job Data Entry Associate (Work From Home) Administrative Assistant / Remote - Anywhere in U.S./ $15 per hour / $2K annual bonus / Company paid insurance (Medical-Dental-Vision-Life) - As a Data Entry Associate you'll...Review,...

  • Remote Customer Service Rep Up to 19hour No Degree Needed - NoGigiddy - Columbus,OH

    Join Our Remote Customer Service Team (Up to $19/hour - No Degree Needed) Do you enjoy helping others and have a knack for problem-solving? We're seeking motivated individuals to join our growing...

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What Derrick operators Do

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.


Derrick operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 9,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $47,230

Job Outlook for Derrick operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 2,700
  • Growth rate: 30 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Derrick operator

Education and training:

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

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