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Job Description


	Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Material Moving Occupations

Despite little or no change in employment, numerous job openings will be created by the need to replace workers who leave this very large occupation. Most jobs require little work experience or training. Pay is low for many positions, and the seasonal nature of the work may reduce earnings.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Wellhead Pumpers
Oil and Gas Extraction	7,510
Support Activities for Mining	5,460
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas	100
Management of Companies and Enterprises	70
Utility System Construction	0

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	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Wellhead Pumpers
Average Annual Salary	$42,070
Average Hourly Wage	$20.23
Total Employment	13,190

Interesting Fact

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