Rotary Drill Operators (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Rotary Drill Operator Jobs

  • Driller Assistant - Construction - Intertek - Columbus,OH

    Job Description Driller Assistant - Construction - Columbus, OH Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively...

  • Directional Drill Operator - Congruex LLC - Columbus,OH

    Description Job Title: Directional Drill Operator Department: Construction Reports To: Construction Manager Employment Status: Hourly (Non-exempt) Primary Location: Columbus, OH We will...

  • Assembler - Adecco - Columbus,OH

    For an Assembler include but are not limited to:Wiring complex electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies, including panels, printed circuit boards, and cabinets. Performing electronic and mechanical assembly tasks such as wiring, soldering, fastening...

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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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