Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
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.

What a pump operator, except wellhead pumper does

Become a pump operator, except wellhead pumper

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good pump operator, except wellhead pumper

  • Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
  • Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $32 per hour with an average salary of $66,200 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $25 and $42 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $52,100 and $86,400 per year.

Pump Operator, Except Wellhead Pumper job outlook

  • There are 73 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 2 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

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Education needed

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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