Pump Operators

Also called: Day Light Relief Operator, Outside Operator, Pipeline Operator, Pumper,

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:

Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.
Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.

Safety and Government

public safety and security

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
computers and electronics

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Arts and Humanities

English language

Basic Skills

keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say

Controlled Movement

quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

Hand and Finger Use

hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady

Visual Understanding

quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Cooperation
Self Control
Adaptability/Flexibility
Attention to Detail

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Facilities management software

Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Office suite software

Microsoft Office

high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

$45,040

$29,000

$77,860