Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Derrick Operator Jobs

  • Delivery Drivers Home Daily - Ace Hardware - Groveport,OH

    CDL A Driver West Jefferson, Ohio - Distribution Compensation Details: Drivers earn on average $103,000.00 a year! Drivers also have the potential to earn up to an additional $2000 per year for safety bonuses! Job Description: At Ace, “Helpful”...

  • I, Heavy Equipment Operator MRF - Waste Management - Canal Winchester,OH

    Waste Management, Inc. - - Responsibilities: Operates heavy equipment in compliance with the company operating safety policies and procedures; Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment; maintains accurate...

  • Forklift Operator - Americold - Columbus,OH

    Americold - 2350 New World Drive - Responsibilities: Efficiently and safely load and unload freight using proper equipment to move products to storage throughout facility.; Effectively stack and store merchandise, pick and assemble orders for...

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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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