Pump Operators
Also called:
Pumper, Outside Operator, Pipeline Operator, Day Light Relief Operator
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
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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
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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
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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
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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high school diploma
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$43,870
per year, on average
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