Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • General Laborer - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - JobID: JP-005820149 [General Laborer] As a General Laborer at Aerotek, you'll: Frequently lift up to 50 pounds unassisted; Have a basic understanding of how to use hand tools; Have reliable transportation...Hiring Immediately >>...

  • Environmental General Laborer - Clean Harbors - Columbus,OH

    Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various...

  • Production Laborer - Quikrete Holdings - Sunbury,OH

    As a Production Laborer you are responsible for: Material handling. Cleaning machines and work areas. Taking instructions on what is needed (on a daily basis). General labor in a manufacturing plant. Being safety compliant. Being adaptable to the...

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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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