Pump Operators
Description OES Code: 97953
Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems, to transfer gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.

Wages, California
Entry-Level Hourly Wage $9.79
25th Percentile $10.98
50th Percentile $15.59
75th Percentile $23.78

Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey

Employment Trends, California
Employment 1998 550
Projected Employment 2008 580
Percent Change 1998-2008 5.5%
Separations 1998-2008 110

Employment Trends by California County

Getting the Job & Other Information
Pump Operators may find employment opportunities in the following industries: General Building Contractors, Residential Building Construction, Heavy Construction, Ex. Building, Heavy Construction, Except Highway, Special Trade Contractors, Concrete Work, Food And Kindred Products, Preserved Fruits And Vegetables, Grain Mill Products, Sugar And Confectionery Products, Beverages, Misc. Food And Kindred Products, Water Transportation, and Water Transportation Services.

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Education and Training
You may be required to have short term on-the-job training to obtain employment in this field.

Skills & Other Requirements
Skills and abilities for pump-operation occupations include: Apply Oral/Written Communication, Control Operation Of Compressors, Follow Directions/Instructions, Operate Power Driven Pumps, Operate Precision Measuring Tools & Equipment In Industrial Production and Manufacturing, Operate Two-Way Radio.

References
Oregon Labor Market Information System Occupational Information Center

Related Occupations: Petroleum Pump System Operators

Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP)